Intention is important, but communication is most important and the whole reason words exist. You can have any number of arcane meanings in your head behind the words you use, but the way it’s understood by the person/people you’re communicating to is what really matters.
The etymology of the word is irrelevant in this context, only how it’s currently being used in English.
though I’m disappointed that you believe the history of language is irrelevant, I’m happy you feel that way!
in the original comment, they used it in a way to describe a board game, not against a person or people.
so no issue, right?
Very disingenuous for you to omit that.
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Intention is important, but communication is most important and the whole reason words exist. You can have any number of arcane meanings in your head behind the words you use, but the way it’s understood by the person/people you’re communicating to is what really matters.
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