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inclusive language

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inclusive language
n
language that avoids the use of certain expressions or words that might be considered to exclude particular groups of people, esp gender-specific words, such as ``man'', ``mankind'', and masculine pronouns, the use of which might be considered to exclude women


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While the book raises a host of important questions and issues for couples contemplating a committed life together and how they will steward their resources, the book's conservative theological views on male-female relationships and its lack of inclusive language will lead to spirited discussions among couples and groups where theological convictions on these matters differ strongly.
By that time, though, ICEL's opponents had identified other issues of concern, such as ICEL's efforts to use inclusive language (using human beings rather than men).
And, if we are assigned a hymn that has been translated into inclusive language, I sing the old words out loud (very loud), complete with thee, thou, and thy.
 
 
 
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