THE GLOBAL Language Monitor, a non-profit group that monitors language use, has come out with a number of new terms in the English language. These are mentioned below.
The word brain-storming, which is quite often used to appreciate the lecture of some one, is akin to offending some of the listeners with brain disorders, is replaced by thought showering which is much more impressive. The word failure is highly negative and hence, it is replaced by deferred success because it doesnt embarrass those who dont succeed. The word terrorist is replaced by misguided criminals. For riff-raff or scum, the word that sounds better is la racaille. The word woman is replaced by womyn to indicate that it is not a male-dominated society. The word Common Era (CE) replaces the word Year of the Lord (AD) so as to more neutral in dates.
There are some words and phrases that either de-Christianise the Christian Holidays or neuter their genders. For example, God Rest Ye Merry Persons replaces God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Seasoms Greetings replaces Merry Christmas. Out of the mainstream describes the ideology of political opponents. Last but not the least the security staff (especially in the context of Australian culture) is banned using the word mate to address MPs.
The word brain-storming, which is quite often used to appreciate the lecture of some one, is akin to offending some of the listeners with brain disorders, is replaced by thought showering which is much more impressive. The word failure is highly negative and hence, it is replaced by deferred success because it doesnt embarrass those who dont succeed. The word terrorist is replaced by misguided criminals. For riff-raff or scum, the word that sounds better is la racaille. The word woman is replaced by womyn to indicate that it is not a male-dominated society. The word Common Era (CE) replaces the word Year of the Lord (AD) so as to more neutral in dates.
There are some words and phrases that either de-Christianise the Christian Holidays or neuter their genders. For example, God Rest Ye Merry Persons replaces God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Seasoms Greetings replaces Merry Christmas. Out of the mainstream describes the ideology of political opponents. Last but not the least the security staff (especially in the context of Australian culture) is banned using the word mate to address MPs.
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