August/September 2005

Beyond the Dictionary: stoicism and contempt

The July 7 bombings of the London transit system reminded some observers of fortitude and the stoicism of Londoners during the World War II bombings. Learn more about stoicism from an article in Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Encyclopedia, available online to all Merriam-Webster Unabridged and Merriam-Webster Collegiate subscribers.

Throughout the month, people talked about the civil contempt charges against reporter Judith Miller and looked the word up in the dictionary. To broaden your understanding of the many ways in which one can be in contempt, check out the entry for contempt in Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Encyclopedia.