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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2016 · 18 MIN

Episode 11: Amateur

from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast

The professional/amateur dichotomy portrays amateurs as inept and inexperienced, but amateurs haven't always had a bad name. In fact, 'amateur' derived from the Latin word for 'love.' Today's episode explores the negative evolution of the word as a product of capitalist values.

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