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'''{{tp|eliki}}''' is an obscure [[content word]] and {{tp|[[nimi sin]]}} |
'''{{tp|eliki}}''' is an obscure [[content word]] and {{tp|[[nimi sin]]}} relating to immutable characteristics about oneself that can cause pain or distress.<ref>{{cite Discord|name=kulupu telo mun|username=saturniidaemon|url=https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/375591429608570881/1072666397626335242|channel={{tok|sona-musi}}|server={{tp|ma pona pi toki pona}}}}</ref> It was coined by {{tok|kulupu telo mun}} in 2023. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The word {{tp|eliki}} is derived from the {{wp|Cherokee language|Cherokee}} ''ehisdi'' |
The word {{tp|eliki}} is derived from the {{wp|Cherokee language|Cherokee}} {{lang|chr|ᎡᎯᏍᏗ}} (''{{lang|chr-Latn|ehisdi}}''), meaning "pain, distress". |
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==Semantic space== |
==Semantic space== |
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According to {{tok|jan Salinsen}} (also known as {{tok|waso suno}}), {{tp|eliki}} is defined as:<ref>{{tok|jan Salinsen}} |
According to {{tok|jan Salinsen}} (also known as {{tok|waso suno}}), {{tp|eliki}} is defined as:<ref>{{cite Discord|name={{tok|jan Salinsen}}|username=starlingmelody|url=https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/1136414293638795305/1137456607861678180|thread={{tok|eliki li seme tawa sina?}}|channel={{tok|toki-suli}}|server={{tp|ma pona pi toki pona}}}}</ref> |
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It is intended "to help people describe a range of identities and experiences important to them" that may not be sufficiently described by {{tp|[[pakala]]}}, {{tp|[[pona]]}}, {{tp|[[ike]]}}, {{tp|[[nasa]]}} or other words. As such, specific usage varies between speakers. {{tp|eliki}} generally describes immutable characteristics that can cause pain or distress but should be viewed as value-neutral or have become part of one's identity. It is often used for disabilities for which a cure is unpresent or unwanted. |
It is intended "to help people describe a range of identities and experiences important to them" that may not be sufficiently described by {{tp|[[pakala]]}}, {{tp|[[pona]]}}, {{tp|[[ike]]}}, {{tp|[[nasa]]}} or other words. As such, specific usage varies between speakers. {{tp|eliki}} generally describes immutable characteristics that can cause pain or distress but should be viewed as value-neutral or have become part of one's identity. It is often used for disabilities for which a cure is unpresent or unwanted. |
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According to a document created by {{tok|kulupu telo mun}}, the factors that define the semantic space of {{tp|eliki}} appear to be:<ref>{{tok|kulupu telo mun}} |
According to a document created by {{tok|kulupu telo mun}}, the factors that define the semantic space of {{tp|eliki}} appear to be:<ref>{{cite web|name={{tok|kulupu telo mun}}|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xo4a6AgFOCAav-pFn8kCfwxZYBoFw2bOPQqhpiIWxCc/preview|title={{tok|eliki la}} redefining|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002202045/https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xo4a6AgFOCAav-pFn8kCfwxZYBoFw2bOPQqhpiIWxCc/preview|archive-date=2 October 2023|website=Google Docs|date=14 July 2023}}</ref> |
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*chronicity |
* chronicity |
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*the long term effects of the experience |
* the long term effects of the experience |
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*the importance of the experience to identity |
* the importance of the experience to identity |
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*nature vs nurture |
* nature vs nurture |
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*not implicitly having negative connotations, (more comfortable for some speakers?) |
* not implicitly having negative connotations, (more comfortable for some speakers?) |
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*moving away from implicitly negative language to describe body and behavior traits, combating ableism and internalized ableism |
* moving away from implicitly negative language to describe body and behavior traits, combating ableism and internalized ableism |
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*being able to speak about deeper things such as poverty or systemic oppression with a focus on how they effect the person and how that can be mitigated |
* being able to speak about deeper things such as poverty or systemic oppression with a focus on how they effect the person and how that can be mitigated |
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*still leaving room for the user to describe it as {{tok|ike}}, {{tok|pona}}, {{tok|pakala}}, {{tok|nasa}}, etc however they like |
* still leaving room for the user to describe it as {{tok|ike}}, {{tok|pona}}, {{tok|pakala}}, {{tok|nasa}}, etc however they like |
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=={{tp|sitelen pona}}== |
=={{tp|sitelen pona}}== |
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The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|eliki}} |
The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|eliki}} consists of a dot between two vertical jagged lines (compare glyphs for {{tp|[[kon]]}}, {{tp|[[pakala]]}}, {{tp|[[telo]]}}). The inside dot represents the inherent or important nature of {{tp|eliki}} to the user.<ref>{{cite Discord|name=kulupu telo mun|username=saturniidaemon|url=https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/1136414293638795305/1137460748692492308|channel={{tok|toki-suli}}|server={{tp|ma pona pi toki pona}}}}</ref> It was designed by {{tok|kulupu telo mun}}. As of September 2023, most {{tp|sitelen pona}} fonts do not support {{tp|eliki}} yet. |
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=={{tp|sitelen sitelen}}== |
=={{tp|sitelen sitelen}}== |
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| ⚫ | The {{tp|[[sitelen sitelen]]}} glyph for {{tp|eliki}} was designed by {{tok|jan Salinsen}}. It was based on the {{tp|sitelen pona}} glyph and the {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} glyph for {{tp|[[telo]]}}.<ref>{{tok|jan Salinsen}} |
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| ⚫ | The {{tp|[[sitelen sitelen]]}} glyph for {{tp|eliki}} was designed by {{tok|jan Salinsen}}. It was based on the {{tp|sitelen pona}} glyph and the {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} glyph for {{tp|[[telo]]}}.<ref>{{cite Discord|name={{tok|jan Salinsen}}|username=starlingmelody|url=https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/1136414293638795305/1137592561775677491|channel={{tok|toki-suli}}|server={{tp|ma pona pi toki pona}}}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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