Share this postLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosApology and PrivilegeCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosApology and Privilege0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -4:02-4:02Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Lexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosSubscribe to listenApology and PrivilegeWould you believe they have a common ancestor that also gave life to LEXICON?John McWhorterMay 31, 2022∙ Paid9Share this postLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosApology and PrivilegeCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore1ShareAn ancient root meaning to choose or gather is sprinkled across the English language in words from legislation to select to apologia. John explains.Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Already a paid subscriber? Sign inLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesOversleeping at the SleepoverMay 20 • John McWhorterThe Story of UsApr 22 • John McWhorterFire, Die, RimMar 11 • John McWhorterHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9, 2024 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1, 2024 • John McWhorter