The surprising pattern behind color names around the world
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Vox explains the Berlin and Kay research showing that languages around the world tend to invent color words in the same order. It walks through the hierarchy and the debate around it.
Why HN recommends it: HN commenters recommend it as a clear, well-made summary of the linguistics of color naming and how culture shapes it.
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