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[-] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 2 points 6 days ago

In India, there is a preference for "meter" over "metre" (75 to 25). In the Philippines, there is a preference for "meter" over "metre" (100 to 0). In Canada, there is a preference for "meter" over "metre" (68 to 32). In Australia, there is a preference for "meter" over "metre" (68 to 32).

[-] Cort@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

His point is that you have it backwards:

"Metre" is the preferred spelling in British English, while "meter" is preferred in American English and other forms of English outside the UK.

[-] Cort@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

Buddy, if you can't follow a thread, there's probably no one here who can help you.

[-] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)
[-] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 1 points 6 days ago

Also India, Canada, and Australia

[-] DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 6 days ago

Not sure where your information is from, but in Australia I see “metre” way more often than “meter”. Weird how your stat exactly matched Canada as well.

British English is the correct form, but American culture seeps into every facet of the world’s culture.

I know Canadian friends who spell colour and honour without the ‘u.’

[-] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 1 points 6 days ago

Some guy who uses he/him pronouns. Drag isn't sure who that would be

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