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Podcast: A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Episode: That's What "Friend" is For? Minicast - 18 June 2009
Description: How can the word 'friend' possibly describe both the people you went to school with *and* the people to whom you are connected through Facebook and MySpace? Are friends on the social sites really friends? Is there a better word to describe someone who follows you on Twitter? A caller thinks the English language could use some new words to differentiate among varying levels and types of friendship. -- Get your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time: Email: [email protected] Phone:<...