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English+ --> Dictionary rules
History
First dictionary = 1604
Became outdated after death
First american dictionary = 1828
merriam-Webster dictionary
Criteria
Widespread
General words (gender neutral)
Sustained
ex. they/them pronouns
Meaningful use
Redefine old words
Gender norms --> pronouns
usage of gender neutral words (boy, girl, child)
Who decides content
General public!
use other words
Inventing new words
Educate on new words = genderneutral words