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retard

Explore the complex history of "retard," tracing its meaning from the Latin verb retardāre ("to hold back") to its former clinical use and present-day status as a widely condemned slur.

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The Academic Glossary

retard

SEA Mission Statement

The Self-Exploration Academy (SEA) gives people from all backgrounds, interests and walks of life the tools to embrace, express and empower themselves with agency and confidence.

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