Gurteen Knowledge Blog March 31, 2023, 10:16
In a world where communication is an essential part of our lives, exploring the origins of words is fascinating.
From the Latin “conversare” to the modern-day “conversation,” the history of the word “conversation” is a journey through the evolution of language and the cultural shifts that shaped it.
In a recent post in my blook, I delve into the etymology of conversation and explore how the word has been used throughout history.
Interestingly, during the 16th-19th centuries, “conversation” was a euphemism for sexual intercourse. In this sense, conversation could even be a crime.
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