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My standard social media one-line bio reads, in part, “Christian, husband & dad, educator, veteran, nerd.” While that last word conjures up a specific image in many people's minds, the dictionary defines a nerd as “a person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of specialist or niche interest.”

Yes, another definition, which the dictionary labels as “derogatory,” is “an unfashionable person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious,” whi...