Cambridge dictionary tweaks definition of "Quarantine"
(media.kotakuinaction2.win)
You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread.
Comments (8)
sorted by:
I agree, but it's also important to log the difference between their intent.
Before, it was understood that you quarantine people who are sick to not spread disease. Now people are pretending it's normal to quarantine everyone whether they are sick or not, in order to 'not spread disease'.
You nailed it. They've changed the definition to excuse actions and behaviors that have never taken place before.