In the year of 2023, Merriam-Webster, the oldest dictionary publisher in the U.S., declared “deadname” as one of its most defining words. “Deadname” refers to the name assigned to a transgender person at birth, but is no longer used by them. This term has seen a remarkable surge in searches, indicating its significance in societal …
The Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is “authentic,” in an era of deepfakes, post-truth, and the rise of artificial intelligence. According to Peter Sokolowski, editor at large, the great interest in the word was due to a crisis of authenticity, as consumers question authentic portrayals of art, cuisine, and self. This trend was …
Merriam-Webster, the renowned dictionary, made an exciting announcement on Wednesday. They have added a whopping 690 new words, phrases, and acronyms to their collection. These new additions mostly consist of humorous slang terms and phrases originating from internet and video-gaming culture. Merriam-Webster believes that these words provide a unique insight into our world today. Peter …