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Updates to the definition of the word, 'woman'

Here's an interesting article I read this morning about how the Oxford dictionary is updating outdated and sexist definitions of the word, 'woman.' I'm fascinated by words and connotations and how they shape our thinking.

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QVW Desk
QVW Desk
Apr 22

This is certainly good news!! And about time. Here is something interesting we found on the etymology of the word woman in different (mostly European) languages.



It is intriguing to notice that in many languages, the word 'woman' is interchangeable with 'wife'!! Very much a man's world isn't it??

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