Episode 255
Past Master
Should we avoid the word "master" altogether because of its connection with slavery?
February 5, 202327m 57s
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Show Notes
So many of our words have ugly associations that are particular to a historical time or event. Should we expunge them entirely from our vocabulary? Can we?
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 255: "Past Master." With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
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