Global Language Status: 43% of 7,168 Living Languages Are Endangered
Globally, 3,078 of the world's 7,168 living languages are endangered, with 88.1 million people speaking one of these at-risk languages as their primary mother…
How Major Dictionaries' Words of the Year Reflect Global Trends
"Yearly words of the year, curated by major dictionaries, mirror global trends and cultural shifts, including the impact of global health crises, technological…
The Surprising Aztec Origin of the Word 'Avocado
The word "avocado" traces a fascinating journey from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs, where it was called 'ahuacatl,' to its modern English form. This etymo…