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Why Dictionary.com Will No Longer Use ‘Slave’ as a Noun to Describe People: ‘It’s Dehumanizing’

March 15, 2021 by Staff

(Yahoo) As part of its ongoing efforts to feature language that is more inclusive and reflective of modern-day society, Dictionary.com will no longer include the word “slave” as a noun identifying a person, instead using the adjective “enslaved” or referencing the institution of slavery. The change is one of 7,600 updates the online resource has announced, which also include the addition of terms relevant to race, social justice and identity, such as “BIPOC” (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) and “Critical Race Theory.”

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