Pumpkin Spice Linguistics: Language change and Indigenous history

What can the history of the words “pumpkin spice“ teach us about language change, language ideology, and Indigenous vs. Western perspectives on history? Join linguist Danny Hieber as he takes you on an etymological tour of pumpkin spice! 00:00 Introduction 00:31 “spice“ 05:59 “pumpkin“ 14:17 Conclusion Like this video? Want early access to videos, bonus videos, and ad-free content? Consider becoming a Linguistic Discovery patron! #linguistics #language #etymology #Indigenous #NativeAmerican #Native #Indian #pumpkin #PumpkinSpice #history #colonialism
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