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Vocabulary change in Turkish
1.       erdinc
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 24 Apr 2006 Mon 02:39 am

Turkish is a very active language. Each 10 years we change more than 10% of the vocabulary the man on the street is using.

The term "bilim adamları" (scientists) is currently replaced with "bilim insanları". The former was a masculine term while the latter isn't. Sometimes some suggestions don't find acceptance. I think this one will.
http://www.ntv.com.tr/news/370190.asp

There are of course hundres of these exampes that are active changes. This means the old version isn't yet completely replaced but will be soon. I think this is an interesting feature of Turkish comparing to European languages. I will add more entries when I come across to or when other mention it here.

bilim adamı > bilim insanı
euro > avro

2.       Kadir37
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 24 Apr 2006 Mon 03:36 am

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