How words shape the world
Our minds might be able to find the right word quicker than Google and yet we rarely pause to think about how language shapes everything we do.
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2009
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Smell words differ primarily in terms of pleasantness and edibility
Most languages lack a specialized vocabulary to describe smell experiences. People instead use words from other domains, such as "heavy", "good", or "fruity", when talking about smells. But which words are really used and ...
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Nov 7, 2022
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Maori loanwords in NZ English are less about meaning, more about identity
Ask the average Kiwi on the street about Māori words in New Zealand English, and most will tell you that more and more are being used in everyday language.
Social Sciences
Apr 18, 2019
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