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Thanks for commenting, Malicyoung. You're right; the dictionary definition of a word doesn't change because people use the word incorrectly. I'm right; the dictionary definition does change over time, even sometimes when it should not, and that's why the people who write dictionaries meet regularly to evaluate the definitions of words. I'd rather you be right. The racists would rather you be wrong.

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Katharine Valentino
Katharine Valentino

Written by Katharine Valentino

Still trying for the words to help us do & feel good things. Owner of Reviews for Medium Featured Books. I write life stories & about politics / social issues.

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