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The internet has a language diversity problem

A photo illustration shows a 2nd edition copy of The Macquarie Concise Dictionary, the authority on the English language in Australia, on a coffee table in Sydney October 17, 2012. A fiery speech against sexism by Australia's first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard has prompted the textbook of Australian English to redefine the word "misogyny" to better fit the heated political debate raging downunder. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY) - GM1E8AH1BKG01

The English language is the second most spoken language in the world, behind Chinese. Image: REUTERS/Tim Wimborne

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