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Lux Colloquii: Mislexemy, Pseudosynonymy and the Silent War on Meaning

Language is a double-edged sword. It can illuminate or obfuscate, clarify or confuse, liberate or manipulate. We navigate a world of words that shape our understanding, yet too often, language is repurposed, distorted, and deployed as a tool of control. In this discussion, we unravel the depths of mislexemy and pseudosynonymy — concepts that, while often overlooked, have far-reaching implications for communication, critical thought, and societal perception.