Major German Dictionary Adds ‘Inshallah’ to Lexicon
The German equivalent of the Oxford English Dictionary has added the Arabic word “inshallah” to the German language lexicon.
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Dictionary.com Word of the Year: ‘Misinformation’
The online dictionary’s 2018 pick follows last year’s “complicit,” and 2016’s “xenophobia.”
Merriam-Webster Declares ‘Feminism’ as the Word of the Year for 2017
The dictionary Merriam-Webster is declaring “feminism” as its word of the year for 2017, nominating the word “complicit” as its runner-up.
‘Fake News’ is Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2017
LONDON (AP) — After a U.S. presidential campaign dominated by charges of fake news, Collins Dictionary has designed the term the Collins Word of the Year 2017.
DictionaryGate: Twitter Feminists Force OED To Review ‘Sexist’ Definitions Of ‘Nag’ And ‘Bossy’
A group of Twitter feminists have decided that they are offended by the very language they speak, venting their frustration at the Oxford English Dictionary, which appears to be caving to their demands. The bossy group rabidly nagged the dictionary over
Manspreading, Hangry, Grexit And Brainfart Join Oxford Online Dictionary
News on manspreading from Reuters: Aug 27 (Reuters) – Feeling hangry? Can’t find a seat on the subway because of manspreading? Annoyed by people butt-dialing you? All three slang words officially joined OxfordDictionaries.com on Thursday in a quarterly update of popular
Jerry Brown Bans the Word ‘Alien’ from California Labor Law
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law Monday that bans the word “alien” from the state’s labor laws.
