A giant dictionary has been installed to save unused words in Italy
A giant dictionary has been installed as an initiative by publishing house Zanichelli to save unused words in the Italian language, on October 2, 2019 in Turin, Italy. /VCG Photo

A giant dictionary has been installed as an initiative by publishing house Zanichelli to save unused words in the Italian language, on October 2, 2019 in Turin, Italy. /VCG Photo

There are 3,126 Italian words highlighted in this giant dictionary, which are in danger of disappearing as they are used less and less in writing, speaking and in the media. /VCG Photo

There are 3,126 Italian words highlighted in this giant dictionary, which are in danger of disappearing as they are used less and less in writing, speaking and in the media. /VCG Photo

Publisher Zanichelli who made this installation intends to spark discussion among Italians over which words they would save. /VCG Photo

Publisher Zanichelli who made this installation intends to spark discussion among Italians over which words they would save. /VCG Photo

The dictionary began its journey in Turin and will make an appearance in Milan, Florence, Bologna, Bari and Palermo. /VCG Photo

The dictionary began its journey in Turin and will make an appearance in Milan, Florence, Bologna, Bari and Palermo. /VCG Photo