Tag: Ancient Rome
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The 2025 Etymology of the Year
“Fascism” is a challenging word for a challenging moment, and its origins may bear lessons for us.
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Workplace Word Origins: jargon, milestone, sesquipedalian, benchmark, team
Can’t stand jargon? Blame it on the birds!
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Workplace Word Origins: engineer, salary, office, freelance, deadline
If you’re a freelancer, you’re a mercenary knight—at least etymologically speaking.
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Newsy etymology: haboob, dictator, cracker, barrel, engagement, de minimis
Plus, fun facts about saltines and solitaire.
