Words of the World

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Intriguing words from languages around the world, along with brain-nudging thoughts about what these words evoke. Additional read or watch recommendations. Every Friday.

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About Gulsun Uluer

Loves to discover, learn, create and share.

Lately, she searches interesting words from different corners of the world, write about them and publish as a post once a week.

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