[Proposal] theatre → theater

[zhonglish]

This is a proposal to retire the word theatre in favor of theater.

British -re vs American -er. \”Theatre\” has prestige but adds nothing phonetic.

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[English]

“Theatre” is not just a British spelling variant — it carries cultural meaning. A “movie theater” and a “theatre company” feel different for a reason. The spelling signals the art form vs the venue.

This isn’t a word that needs retiring. It’s a word that needs its nuance respected. Vote No.

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