![]() ![]() ![]() The release said the site revised all entries to change language used to discuss both suicide and addiction, "to eliminate language that implies moral judgement or incorporates historical prejudice." For example, uses of the word " addict" as a noun is replaced with "person addicted to or habitual user of," according to the release. Tuesday's update also reflect changes in how addiction and mental health are discussed. ![]() Gender-inclusive, meaning "relating to or intended for any gender" and trans+, defined as "of or relating to people with gender expressions outside traditional norms, as transgender, genderqueer, agender, or nonbinary," both made the list. Other added terms include language concerning gender identity, expression and sexual orientation. The word brownface was also added to the lexicon, defined as the "imitation of a minority group member's appearance, speech, traditional dress, etc., by a person who is not a member of that group." ![]()
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