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Omniglot News (08/03/26)

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2026/03/08

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Rabha (ৰাভা), a Sal language spoken in Assam, West Bengal and Maghalaya in the northeast of India. Kenyang (Kɛ́nyāŋ), a Mamfe language spoken in the Manyu and Meme departments in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. Araona (alaōna), a Tacanan spoken in the La […]

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2:53

Adventures in Etymology – Harmonious Reason

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2026/03/07

Are the words harmony and reason connected? Let’s find out in this Adventure in Etymology. Meanings of harmony [ˈhɑː.mə.ni] include: Agreement or accord. A pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds. Two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord. It comes from Middle English armonie (harmonious sounds, song, music, harmony), from Old […]

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Omniglot News (01/03/26)

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2026/03/01

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Jagham (Ejagham), an Ekoid language spoken in southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon. Bobongko, a Central Tivoid language spoken in the Menchum Department of the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Gaʼdang, a Northern Luzon language spoken in Luzon in the Philippines. Kemezung (Kɨmədzuŋ), an Eastern […]

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2:30

Adventures in Etymology – Flowing Rhythms

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2026/02/28

What does the word rhythm have to do with flowing? Let’s find out in this Adventure in Etymology. Meanings of rhythm [ˈɹɪð.m̩] include: The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter. A specifically defined pattern of such variation. A […]

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Omniglot News (22/02/26)

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2026/02/22

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Ipulo, a Central Tivoid language spoken in the Southwest and Northwest regions of Cameroon. Isu, a Central Tivoid language spoken in the Menchum Department of the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Baraba Tatar (Парабачы), a variety of Siberia Tatar, a Turkic a language spoken […]

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Adventures in Etymology – Plain Planes

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2026/02/21

Are the words plain, plane and plan related? Let’s find out in this Adventure in Etymology. Plain [pleɪn] as an adjective can mean: Simple, unaltered, ordinary, unsophisticated. Obvious, evident. Open, honest, candid. Unattractive Flat, level (rare, regional) It comes from Middle English pleyn (clear, unambiguous), from Anglo-Norman pleyn (plain), from Old French plain (plain [flat […]

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Omniglot News (15/02/26)

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2026/02/15

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New alphabet page: Berati, an alternative way to write Albanian used during the 19th century. New constructed script: Cartierian, which created by Michael Kohlman to write his constructed language of the same name. New language pages: Bumthang ( བུམ་ཐང་ཁ་), an Eastern Bodic language spoken mainly in […]

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Adventures in Etymology – Channelling Reeds

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2026/02/14

Are the words channel, canal and cane connected? Let find out in this Adventure in Etymology. Meanings of channel [ˈtʃænəl] as a noun include: The hollow bed of running waters. The navigable part of a river. A narrow body of water between two land masses. A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for […]

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Omniglot News (08/02/26)

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2026/02/08

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New alphabet; Vellara alphabet, an alternative alphabet for Albanian created during the 19th century. New alphabet: Veso Bey alphabet, an alphabet that was used to write Albanian in southern Albania in the 19th century. New language pages: Bekwarra (Ebekwara), a Bendi language spoken in Cross River […]

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Adventures in Etymology – Doomed Pride

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2026/02/07

In this Adventure in Etymology we find out what links the word doom with words for judgement, courts and pride. As a noun, doom [duːm] can mean: Destiny, especially terrible An undesirable fate Dread; a feeling of danger As a verb, to doom can mean: To pronounce judgment or sentence on sb To condem To […]

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Omniglot News (01/02/26)

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2026/02/01

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Wooi, an Eastern Malayo-Polynesian language spoken on Yapen Island in Papua Province in eastern Indonesia. Adi, an Eastern Tani language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. Bebe (Naami), an Eastern Beboid language spoken in the North West Region of Cameroon. Louisiana Creole […]

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Adventures in Etymology – Strong Comfort

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2026/01/31

In this Adventure in Etymology we get comfortable and investigate the word comfort. As a noun, comfort [ˈkʌm.fət / ˈkʌm.fɚt] can mean: Contentment, ease Something that offers comfort Something relieving suffering or worry A cause of relief or satisfaction As a verb, to comfort can mean: To relieve the distress or suffering of To provide […]

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Omniglot News (25/01/26)

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2026/01/25

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Pamona, a Celebic language spoken in Sulawesi in Indonesia. Bawean (bhâsa Phêbiyên), a Madurese language spoken on Bawean Island in the Gresik Regency in East Java Province in southern Indonesia. Wakasihu (Sou Rikedu), a Central Maluku language spoken on Ambon Island in Maluku […]

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Adventures in Etymology – Wholesome Health

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2026/01/24

In this Adventure in Etymology we examine the origins of the word health and related things. Meanings of health [hɛlθ] include: The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction. A state of well-being or balance, often physical but sometimes also mental and social. It comes from Middle English helthe [ˈhɛlθ(ə)] […]

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Omniglot News (18/01/26)

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2026/01/18

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Ambele, a Grassfields language spoken in the North West Region of Cameroon. Babanki (Kə̀jóm), a Grassfields language spoken in Mezam Department in the North West Region of Cameroon. Sarangani, a Southern Manobo language spoken in the Davao Region in Mindanao in the Philippines. […]

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Omniglot News (11/01/26)

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2026/01/11

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Aghem (Aghɨ̀m), a Grassfields language spoken in the North West Region of Cameroon. Kogi (Kággaba), a Chibchan language spoken in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in northern Colombia.. Daai, a Southern Kuki-Chin-Naga language spoken in Chin State in western Myanmar. New […]

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Adventures in Etymology – Perilous Experience

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2026/01/10

In this Adventure in Etymology we find what the word experience has to do with fear, peril and pirates. Meanings of experience [/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns] include: Event(s) of which one is cognizant. An activity which one has performed. A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills. It […]

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Omniglot News (04/01/26)

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2026/01/04

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Minica Huitoto (Mɨnɨka), a Bora-Witoto language spoken mainly in southern Colombia, and also in northern Peru (the 2,300th language page!) Mfumte, an Eastern Grassfields language spoken mainly in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Abon (Abɔn), a Southern Bantoid language spoken in Taraba State […]

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Adventures in Etymology – Code Trees

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2026/01/03

In this Adventure in Etymology, we find what the word code has to do with books and trees. Meanings of code [kəʊd / koʊd] include: A short textual designation, often with little relation to the item it represents. A body of law, sanctioned by legislation. Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one […]

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Omniglot News (21/12/25)

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2025/12/21

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Yambeta (Yambɛta), a West Mbam language spoken in the Centre Region in southwestern Cameroon. Bunu (Buod Nuox), a West Hmongic language spoken mainly in Guangxi Province in southern China. Kim Mun, a Mienic language spoken in southern China, and northern Vietnam, Laos and […]

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