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Word of the day: Antidisestablishmentarianism the longest non-technical, non-medical word in the English language, its meaning and usage

Word of the Day: Antidisestablishmentarianism the longest non-technical, non-medical word in the English language, its meaning and usage. The word first emerged in 1838 Britain. It originally referred to those defending the Anglican Churchs state-funded status. Today, it describes any group fighting to keep traditional institutions linked to government authority. In a 2026 context, this means protecting religious symbols and tax-funded faith initiatives from secular reforms.