It’s Word of the Year season (yes, even though its early November). Fun as it is to see the big players jockey for press, it’s even cooler to see nuanced, thoughtful takes like this one not just selecting a word but analyzing what the whole WOTY process means and is good for.
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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