I think it makes sense to think about terms and concepts as having potentially two different sets of definitions: those you and your kinfolk understand and prefer, and those that the average person on the street would be familiar with. They each have their uses.
The former are good for identity, understanding, and conversation with like-minded people. The latter are good when miscommunication needs to be minimized and/or when dealing with people who see things differently than we do.
If you only recognize one set of definitions, you risk misunderstanding your self OR others misunderstanding you.
“Can you please define what you mean by X” is often a useful question.
I think it makes sense to think about terms and concepts as having potentially two different sets of definitions: those you and your kinfolk understand and prefer, and those that the average person on the street would be familiar with. They each have their uses.
The former are good for identity, understanding, and conversation with like-minded people. The latter are good when miscommunication needs to be minimized and/or when dealing with people who see things differently than we do.
If you only recognize one set of definitions, you risk misunderstanding your self OR others misunderstanding you.
“Can you please define what you mean by X” is often a useful question.