language evolution
Cambridge Dictionary Names 'Parasocial' as Word of the Year 2025: Understanding Our Virtual Connections
Nov 18, 2025 10:15 am CST
Cambridge Dictionary has named 'parasocial' as its Word of the Year 2025, highlighting the growing phenomenon of one-sided relationships people form with celebrities, influencers, and AI. This trend reflects how modern technology and social media are reshaping human connections, with new terms like "skibidi," "delulu," and "tradwife" also entering the lexicon as internet culture continues to transform language.
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Gets Major Update With 5,000 New Words Including Rizz, WFH, and Petrichor
Sep 25, 2025 04:23 pm CST
Merriam-Webster has released its first major update to the Collegiate Dictionary in 22 years, adding over 5,000 new words including petrichor, rizz, WFH, and ghost kitchen. The 12th edition preserves the tradition of print dictionaries while acknowledging changing language use in the digital era, arriving as physical dictionary sales decline but cultural significance remains.
From Bulla To Bobolee: 12 Caribbean Words Added In Oxford English Dictionary
Sep 25, 2025 09:59 am CST
The Caribbean has elbowed its way into the Oxford English Dictionary with 12 new words commonly used in the region that officials publicly recognised on Wednesday.