Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosMaster of Our Domain0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -4:45-4:45Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Lexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosSubscribe to listenMaster of Our DomainDo we eliminate a word because of its association with slavery?John McWhorterFeb 13, 2023∙ Paid17Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore8ShareJerry’s domain.It used to be that “yesterday” could mean either the day before or the day after today. Context was king … just like with master. 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