This is absurd. Jolly ol' England
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The councils who ban Latin words because they are 'elitist and discriminatory' and confuse immigrants
By Emily Andrews
Last updated at 1:40 AM on 03rd November 2008
Classics scholars have accused councils of 'ethnic cleansing' after they banned staff from using Latin words.
The local authorities claim the terms are elitist and discriminatory, and have ordered employees to use often-wordier alternatives in documents or when speaking to the public. (snip)
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The councils who ban Latin words because they are 'elitist and discriminatory' and confuse immigrants
By Emily Andrews
Last updated at 1:40 AM on 03rd November 2008
Classics scholars have accused councils of 'ethnic cleansing' after they banned staff from using Latin words.
The local authorities claim the terms are elitist and discriminatory, and have ordered employees to use often-wordier alternatives in documents or when speaking to the public. (snip)