Banned Words

2025 U.S. Grant and Policy

A growing list of 300+ words/terms...

...their year of origin, definition, and associated themes
aimed at eliminating important social issues.

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The growing war on language

Examples of words on this banned list and their dictionary definitions.

woman

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Definition from Websters Dictionary
At risk phrases containing the word 'woman'

Phrases from Websters Dictionary

gender

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Definition from Collins Dictionary
At risk phrases containing the word 'gender'

Phrases from Websters Dictionary

disability

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Definition from Websters Dictionary
At risk phrases containing the word 'disability'

Phrases from Websters Dictionary

identity

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Definition from Websters Dictionary
At risk phrases containing the word 'identity'

Phrases from Websters Dictionary

community

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Definition from Websters Dictionary
At risk phrases containing the word 'community'

Phrases from Websters Dictionary

Word Games

...that eliminate social issues

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The random ban on words

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from policy and grant applications in 2025.

Language, like culture, is dynamic and adapts to new environments and ideas. Words are not just sounds, they carry cultural and historical information, reflecting the experiences and knowledge of a community.