The outcomes of the 2024 US presidential election caused profound divisions both domestically and internationally. The result ...

The Oxford University Press writeup explains, “‘Brain rot’ is defined as ‘the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or ...

Merriam-Webster's word of the year and list of other top-searched words were influenced by politics, Taylor Swift, TikTok and ...

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Department of English named "future" as Hawaii's Word of the Year for 2024.

Merriam-Webster’s 2024 highlights include 'polarization' as Word of the Year, with other key terms like totality (linked to ...

Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year is “polarization” which was heard around the world during this year’s heated election ...

Polarization, brain rot and brat -- the 2024 words of the year encapsulate the myriad ways digital life is influencing ...

In 2003, the publisher of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary began bestowing a crown. On Dec. 9, 2024, it selected “polarization” ...

In a year defined by sharp political and cultural divisions, it comes as no surprise that Merriam-Webster has named "polarization" as its 2024 Word of the Year.

The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause ...

The Merriam-Webster entry for “polarization” reflects scientific and metaphorical definitions. It’s most commonly used to ...

The dictionary publisher said Monday that “polarization” is its 2024 word of the year, defining it as “division into two ...