“Subprime” voted 2007 word of the year
Read more: “Subprime” voted 2007 word of the yearIn its 18th annual words of the year vote, the American Dialect Society voted “subprime” as the word of the year. Subprime is an adjective used to describe a risky or less than ideal loan, mortgage, or investment. Subprime was…
2007 words of the year nominations posted
Read more: 2007 words of the year nominations postedNominations for the 2007 word of the year have been posted. The final vote will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday, January 4th, at the Hilton Chicago.
Updated Conference Schedule and Details
Read more: Updated Conference Schedule and DetailsThe conference schedule and details have been updated.
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- One book in the PADS (Publication of the American Dialect Society) monograph series each year.
- Access to the American Speech online archive dating back to 1925.
- The society’s annual conference, held in conjunction with the Linguistic Society of America.
- The annual word-of-the-year vote.
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- American Speech, the society’s quarterly journal.
- PADS, Publication of the American Dialect Society, monograph series published once a year.
- Members-only ADS-M announcement email list.
- ADS-L email discussion list (also open to non-members).