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Writer's pictureCaitlin May

Case study: Word(s) of the Year 2021

Every year, many language-related organisations release their 'Word of the Year' selections. These choices generally reflect trends or shared cultural experiences that have defined the year. Surprise, surprise - many 2021 Word of the Year nominees were linked to the pandemic!


Below is a selection of the 2021 Words of the Year announced thus far:

Organisation

Word of the Year

Articles

Australian National University

Strollout

Oxford English Dictionary

Vax

Cambridge Dictionary

Perseverance

Macquarie Dictionary

Strollout

Watch this discussion featured on ABC News (approx. 8 mins). The hosts interview Professor Roly Sussex about several 2021 (and early 2022) neologisms, and touch on some of the 'Word of the Year' candidates.


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