Amer. Dialect Soc. Word of the Year Announced

[Grant Barrett]

The American Dialect Society has just finished its vote for the 2004
Words of the Year. The overall Words of the Year were "red state, blue
state, and purple state," which  together represent the American
political map.

For winners in other categories, other nominated words, vote tallies,
and contact information, see our press release:

http://www.americandialect.org/2004_WOTY_Final_Vote_.pdf

Grant Barrett
Vice President of Technology and Communication (Provisional)
American Dialect Society
gbarrett at worldnewyork.org'
http://www.americandialect.org/