Today's Word

Philocalist

fih-LOH-kuh-list

Definition

(noun) A person who loves beauty—especially in art, nature, or everyday life.

Example

As a true philocalist, he collected small moments of beauty wherever he went, from sunlit windows to wildflowers growing through cracks in the sidewalk.

Word Origin

From Greek philo- (“loving”) + kallos (“beauty”).

Fun Fact

While the word isn’t widely used in everyday conversation, philocalist appears often in artistic and philosophical circles. The early Christians even had a text called Philocalia, meaning “love of the beautiful,” emphasizing spiritual and aesthetic appreciation. Modern philocalists often express their love of beauty through photography, journaling, or simply noticing what others overlook—tiny details that bring delight, wonder, or calm.

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Sequester

Today's Word

Sequester

sih-KWES-ter

Definition

(verb) To isolate or remove something—or someone—from others; to set apart.

Example

During the trial, the judge decided to sequester the jury to prevent outside influence.

Word Origin

Sequester comes from the Latin sequestrare, meaning “to surrender something to a trustee” or “to set aside.” Over centuries, the meaning shifted toward isolation and removal—particularly in legal, environmental, and scientific contexts where something is intentionally kept separate.

Fun Fact

In environmental science, carbon sequestration refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to reduce greenhouse gases. Forests, wetlands, and even certain types of soil act as natural carbon banks, quietly pulling CO₂ out of the atmosphere and locking it away. This idea of “pulling something out of circulation” connects directly back to the core meaning of the word.

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Sequester

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