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Word for Word

Word for Word

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 Australian English has many fascinating stories, interesting etymologies, and wonderfully weird slang. The language is constantly evolving as the world around us changes; new words are created, meanings change, and other things get left behind. In Word for Word, we explore the surprising histories behind everyday words and phrases, go behind-the-scenes with the dictionary editors, and meet some of Australia's most interesting word-lovers, from Scrabble champions to hip-hop artists. Join us as we explore our language: the ways we use it, the ways we abuse it, and the ways we ultimately change it.Macquarie Dictionary Publishers, 2017 Art Social Sciences
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  • #43 Word of the Year 2021

    #43 Word of the Year 2021
    Nov 30 2021

    In this, the final episode of season 6, we join the Word of the Year Committee to discuss which word was crowned the Macquarie Dictionary Word of the Year 2021, the selection process and other words from the short list.

    Join us as we explore our language: the ways we use it, the ways we abuse it, and the ways we ultimately change it. 

    You can also explore the 'additional links' and definitions below to learn more about our favourite animal phrases.

    Read more about Word for Word at macquariedictionary.com.au/podcast
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    22 mins
  • #42 The 50 Words Project

    #42 The 50 Words Project
    Oct 18 2021

    In this episode of Word for Word, Melissa Kemble and Alison Moore interview Professor Rachel Nordlinger and Associate Professor Nick Thieberger, two linguists from the University of Melbourne about the 50 Words Project, which aims to provide a selection of 50 words in every Indigenous language of Australia. 

    Visit their website at 50words.online

    Join us as we explore our language: the ways we use it, the ways we abuse it, and the ways we ultimately change it. 

    You can also explore the 'additional links' and definitions below to learn more about our favourite animal phrases.

    Read more about Word for Word at macquariedictionary.com.au/podcast
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    19 mins
  • #41 C U Next Tuesday

    #41 C U Next Tuesday
    Oct 5 2021

    In this special expletive-laden episode of Word for Word, Melissa Kemble interviews linguist and academic Kate Burridge from Monash University about swearing. Warning, this episode contains A LOT of bad language.

    Join us as we explore our language: the ways we use it, the ways we abuse it, and the ways we ultimately change it. 

    Read more about Word for Word at macquariedictionary.com.au/podcast
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    19 mins
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