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Breakdown of the political terms authoritarian, totalitarian, oligarchy
Do you know the difference between authoritarian and totalitarian and oligarchy? The Word Nerd tries to explain...
How to say “omicron”
Wondering how to say omicron? The Word Nerd has your back!
Why do we call the US a “First World” country?
Turns out, "First World Countries" originally had more to do with Communism than economy. The Word Nerd explains.
What is phrenology? Ruling on swim caps sparks controversy
A news story about swim caps for black athletes sparked a word lookup: phrenology. Do you know what it means?
Words you should know from politics
Do you know what oligarchy and fecklessness mean? The Word Nerd explores words from political rhetoric.