Kenneth Setzer

Is Language a Living Organism?

There are multiple intriguing parallels between language and biological organisms, which may come as no great surprise, since language is produced by living beings. No, the surprise comes when we … Continue reading

March 5, 2025 · Leave a comment

One of my Favorite Creepy Words — and Why

As a young linguist (I love saying that, though it sounds way pompous), I most loved the little tidbits of linguistic lore some of my favorite professors would bestow on … Continue reading

August 21, 2012 · Leave a comment

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