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Why does the academic left use the word “space” so much? Phrases like “This space…”, “I was in a space…” etc. Why can’t you just say place or any other suitable word like the majority of people?

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Anonymous 2w

Yk, I’ve wondered that too lol. Sounds weird

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Anonymous 2w

Using abstract terminology with the average person is usually just to make one feel special

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Anonymous 2w

It communicates that they’re part of an in group

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Anonymous

#1 2w

They also use “community” without the article So, “be in community”/“find community” (i’m a left-leaning person lol)

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