RT | Merriam-Webster is again redefining language to fit a narrative, this time framing its definition of “anti-vaxxer” to include not only people who oppose vaccination, but also those who are against inoculation mandates.
The definition on Merriam-Webster's website says “anti-vaxxer” means “a person who opposes vaccination or laws that mandate vaccination.” It’s not clear when it was written to include opposition to forced jabs, but many observers noticed for the first time on Wednesday.
“Welcome to ‘1984.’ This is the Ministry of Truth,” rapper and podcaster Zuby said on Twitter, referring to George Orwell’s dystopian novel.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary has changed their definition of 'anti-vaxxer' to include
— ZUBY: (@ZubyMusic) May 12, 2021
'people who oppose laws that mandate vaccination'.
Welcome to 1984. This is The Ministry of Truth. pic.twitter.com/a62lBOCJDj
Other reactions were similar, with many commenters noting that they now fit the dictionary definition of “anti-vaxxer,”
even though they believe in the benefits of vaccinations and choose to
receive the shots themselves. Merriam-Webster's definition appears to
dismiss the concept of favoring a product personally but being opposed,
on principle, to forcing others to use it.
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