Tag Archives: interest-women

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    Words That Women Have Coined

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    “Girl” Is Having Its Moment

    Girl dinner. Girl math. Lazy girl job. Viral phrases and trends focused around the word girl are everywhere lately, blowing up on TikTok and spreading online and IRL. What’s behind the power of girl?  To help you keep up with all the trends and their origins, we’ve gathered up all the latest girl terms into a single girl gallery. We’ll take a closer look at …

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    They Changed Language History. It’s Time To Learn Their Names.

    Building a dictionary is the work of lexicographers, the people who write and edit dictionary entries. Samuel Johnson, for example, published A Dictionary of the English Language in 1755 and is often heralded as the father of English lexicography. As you might guess, however, the work of building and maintaining a dictionary requires large teams of dedicated individuals who are passionate about language—and many of …

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    10 Women Around The World And The Words That Empower Them

    Women’s History Month is an opportunity to learn about and focus on women around the world who have worked to make a difference through their advocacy and leadership. Whether promoting action on climate change, greater access to education, misogynistic and anti-LGBTQ violence, and other important issues, the words of these women will inspire you. Malala Yousafzai | Gul Makai Malala Yousafzai, who often goes by …