The marking of a new year not only inspires us to look ahead but to reflect on the past and consider what can be done to make things better including our cringe worthy use of the English language.

A recently discovered Politico banned word list sent to staffers in 2022 revealed that the outlet has been policing what language its writers may publish especially concerning transgender issues. The ...

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) unveils its 2025 edition of the Banished Words List, a quirky tradition that has delighted word enthusiasts since 1976. Each year, this lighthearted list shines a ...

A list of forbidden words recently published by Stanford University is drawing ire, even among faculty members at the institution. The changing use of the words, part of what Stanford officially ...

List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English because of mis-, mal-, over-use, or general uselessness Yes, there is a banned words list even in modern times and when you read along, you will realise ...