Merriam-Webster Announces 2024 Word Of The Year

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It is that time of the year when  Merriam-Webster reveals the "word of the year,' a tradition they have been publishing since 2003.  6, the list has been determined by an online poll and by suggestions from visitors to the website.

What is Merriam-Webster's 2024 word of the year?

"polarization" - The 2024 U.S. presidential election results shocked the nation and the world, or provided a reason to celebrate, depending on your perspective.

Which words defined the last 10 years, according to Merriam-Webster?

  • 2023: authentic

  • 2022: gaslighting

  • 2021: vaccine

  • 2020: pandemic

  • 2019: they

  • 2018: justice

  • 2017: feminism

  • 2016: surreal

  • 2015: ism

  • 2014: culture



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Dave “The Connector” Forde is a 20-year veteran of the Canadian marketing, PR, and tech industries. He is the founder of The Connected One network, including industry news sites Profectio and PR In Canada, and serves as a strategic business advisor. Connect with him on LinkedIn and X.


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