Topic: Lexicography

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Viewpoint Discrimination
Episode 1251 6:10 - 10:04

1251: Viewpoint Discrimination

Dictionary Copyright, Oxford English Dictionary, Definition Recursion

The new Merriam-Webster definition of racism is criticized for being recursive by using the word racism within its own definition. Dictionaries are copyrighted works that require specific documentation and proof for every entry, making the Oxford English Dictionary the primary authority for linguistic standards.