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01 June 2020

Spotlight on COVID: Pandemic language and the role of linguists

Tony Thorne

Tony is compiling a database of the vast amount of new vocabulary which has emerged as a result of the pandemic, including popular slang words. He is studying the cultural and societal impact of the new specialist language which can be overwhelming for the public.

Spotlight on COVID: Pandemic language and the role of linguists
Spotlight on COVID: Pandemic language and the role of linguists

There is also a need for linguists to input to effective communications on the frontline, argues Thorne.

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