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wakest ⁂@liaizon@social.wake.st (2026-09-03 20:08:45)
The English language Wikipedia for the term `Abya Yala` is really poorly written in a way that feels quite diminishing.
Currently the opening sentence is:
"Abya Yala (from the Guna language: 'Abiayala', meaning 'mature land') is used by some Indigenous peoples of the Americas to refer to the Americas. The term is used by some indigenous organisations, institutions, and movements as a symbol of identity and respect for the land one inhabits."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abya_Yala
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wakest ⁂@liaizon@social.wake.st (2026-09-03 20:22:59)
Something like "Abya Yala is an anti-colonial name for the colonized continents commonly referred to as The Americas" feels more appropriate as an opening sentence.