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The Word Candidate Minicast - 2 June 2008
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
The Word Candidate Minicast - 2 June 2008
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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4 minutes
Released:
Jun 2, 2008
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Podcast episode
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[This is the first of our 2008 summer minicasts, offered only online.]We hear a lot about political candidates these days. But did you ever stop to think about where the word 'candidate' comes from? Martha says it goes back to an ancient Roman fashion statement. She also explains the etymology of the term for what drives so many candidates: 'ambition.'--Get your language question answered on the air! Call or write 24 hours a day: (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673, words@waywordradio.org, or visit our web site and discussion forums at http://waywordradio.org. Copyright 2008, Wayword LLC.
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Jun 2, 2008
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Podcast episode
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