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William Labov (1927–2024)
William Labov was the father of sociolinguistics who pioneered the study of dialectology.
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A blog about the latest science news in linguistics and other interesting linguistic topics. Posts are shorter (250–1,500 words) and published on an ad hoc basis (no more than daily).
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The linguistics behind Biden's "garbage" gaffe
Why an apostrophe might determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
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3 things people get wrong about language
Here are 3 things people get wrong about language.
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fruition
Does "fruition" come from the word "fruit"?
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'dog' vs. 'horse' in Native American languages
Why are dogs called 'little horses' in some Native American languages?
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Welcome to the new LinguisticDiscovery.com!
Welcome to the new LinguisticDiscovery.com!