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    Huxley writes a letter to the editor of Science-Gossip objecting to the use of the word "scientist" and arguing it defiles the English language. In response, Dr. Günther acknowledges the word was illegitimately formed but suggests it could be appropriately used to refer to those who dabble in science rather than true experts.

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    Huxley writes a letter to the editor of Science-Gossip objecting to the use of the word "scientist" and arguing it defiles the English language. In response, Dr. Günther acknowledges the word was illegitimately formed but suggests it could be appropriately used to refer to those who dabble in science rather than true experts.

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    "Scientist" Hodeslea, Staveley Road, Eastbourne December 10th, 1894 Sir, To any one who respects the English

    language, I think 'Scientist' must be about as pleasing a word as 'Electrocution.' I sincerely trust you will not allow the pages of Science-Gossip to be defiled by it. I am, yours sincerely, Thos. H. Huxley British Museum, Cromwell Road London, W.; December 13th, 1894 Dear Sir, The illegitimacy of formation of the word 'Scientist' has been sufficiently exposed in the daily press of a week or so ago. I believe it has been shown to be an American importation. However, as within the last quarter of a century a crowd of writers has sprung up who dabble in science, and especially in the great scientific questions of our time, the word 'Scientist' might be retained as an appropriate term for this class. Yours truly, A. Gnther [Dr. Albert Gnther, F.R.S., Head of the Zoological Department of the British Museum.]

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