Inside the World of Lexicography: Writing and Defining Dictionaries

The video explores the intricacies of lexicography with Peter Sokolowski, a lexicographer at Merriam-Webster. It covers topics like the evolution of dictionaries, the role of technology, and the challenges of defining words. The discussion includes semantic bleaching, skunked words, and the prescriptive vs. descriptive nature of dictionaries. The impact of AI on lexicography is also examined, highlighting the need for human judgment in language interpretation.

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