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Turkey's language body criticized for sexist definition of 'dirty'
The Turkish Language Institute's (TDK) definition of the word "dirty" has drawn a sharp rebuke in Turkey, with the TDK accused of using a sexist description.
Explaining the meaning of the word "dirty," the TDK gave the example of a "[woman] who is menstruating."
Turkey's language body raises eyebrows with sexist definition of 'available'
The Turkish Language Institute?s (TDK) definition of the word ?available? has raised eyebrows in the country, with the TDK accused of using sexist remarks.
Explaining the meaning of the word ?müsait,? a Turkish word of Arabic origin meaning ?available,? the TDK said the second meaning of the word was a ?(woman) who is available to flirt with and can easily flirt.?