Economese

/ˌɛkənəˈmiːz/ noun

Definition

The specialized jargon and complex language used by economists that often confuses ordinary people.

Etymology

Blend of 'economy' and the suffix '-ese' (as in 'journalese' or 'legalese'), which denotes the distinctive language of a particular profession or group.

Kelly Says

When economists say 'negative growth' instead of 'recession,' they're speaking economese—using technical terms to make bad news sound more abstract and less emotionally alarming to the public.

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