Dictionary drive aims to help Syrian refugees picture new life in Toronto

Those heavy tomes with their columns of spellings, definitions, etymologies and, if you are lucky, a little picture to go with it. Okay, so maybe dictionaries aren't everyone's idea of a good read, but some of them can be quite interesting

"Our data indicated a growing interest in words related to identity, as people encountered new terms throughout the year based on events tied to gender, sexuality, race, and other key issues," Liz McMillan, CEO of Dictionary.com, said in a news release.

"Our data indicated a growing interest in words related to identity, as people encountered new terms throughout the year based on events tied to gender, sexuality, race, and other key issues," Liz McMillan, CEO of Dictionary.com, said in a news release.

Dictionary drive aims to help Syrian refugees picture new life in Toronto. Inspired by his work with Kosovar refugees and children from Chernobyl, Michael Ballard is collecting the books for newcomers. Share on Facebook 

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