It's the word of the year 2020, Oxford Dictionary says

Since this word of the year has had one this unique year to reflect.


The "unique" call feels like a euphemism. Many things have changed this year, how we work in the way we operate in society, and the Oxford English Dictionary "Word of the Year" is no different. Since 2020 has been difficult toExpressThe Oxford languages ​​had to adjust the way they normally do things in response to a year full of surprises that they could not describe succinctly. Rather than having a single word represent 2020, Oxford moved to the complete list of "words of an unprecedented year. »Keep reading for all the words Oxford of the year, and the words we should leave in 2020, consult these5 words with gap your vocabulary as soon as possible.

In general, the word of the year (usually singular) is chosen to reflect the year means. "The Oxford speech of the year is a word or an expressionjudged to reflect ethics, of the mood or concerns of the passing year, and have a potential duration as a term of cultural importance, "Oxford languages ​​explains. In 2018, the word of the year was "toxic", and in 2019, it was "climate emergency"

Faced with the challenge of choosing a word to reflect this tumultuous year, Oxford languages ​​could not choose one. The2020 words of a report unprecedented year said: "The English language, as we all, had to adapt quickly and several times this year. Given the phenomenal magnitude of language and development change during 2020, Oxford Languages ​​concluded that it is a year that can not be perfectly lodged in one word. "

Instead, the Oxford languages ​​awarded words of the year at the months where they reached their maximum frequency of use. Here are 2020 words of an unprecedented year of Oxford, and see what the words you should ditch, here's4 Dictionary words, you have to stop using.

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Bushfire

Australian bushfire
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At the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, the bush fire season in Australia rolled and became the worst in the documented history. Thebush fires across the country have been powered by record temperatures and long episodes of severe drought. And for the etymology of other words, discoverThe amazing origins of everyday argot terms you are constantly using.

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Accused

Donald Trump impeached New York Times Paper
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Indictment has become a hot topic in January when the presidentDonald TrumpfaceAn indictment test.

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Acquittal

Acquittal
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In February, as a resultTrump's acknowledgment-Permitting to stay in power, despite being charged, this word has become popular. And for more useful information directly in your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.

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Coronavirus

Young people friends meeting in quarantine and greeting without touching their hands
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At the end of March, "Coronavirus" became "one of the most frequently used names in the English language, after being used to designate theSARS-COV-2 viruses, "according to the report.

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COVID-19 [Feminine

Medical team nurse feeling tired and sad from working to cure patients during covid 19 pandemic. Young woman take a break sitting close her eyes and rest after hard work at emergency case in hospital.
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Although the word "coronavirus" already existed before the pandemic, "Covid-19" is a whole new word that reached the height of its popularity in April. According to the report, the term was used by the World Health Organization as an abbreviation of "Coronavirus disease 2019." The term quickly became the more common designation.

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Confinement

Woman looking out window during a lockdown
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In April, "Lockdown" was the word on everyone's lips as much of the world entered quarantine imposed by the government to mitigate the propagation of COVID-19. And for cheerry words, consultThe most beautiful words in the English language-and how to use them.

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Social distancing

People social distancing on platform
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Governments around the world introduced citizens to social distance, the act of keeping six feet away between people to reduce the propagation of COVID-19. While governments began to lift lockdown measures, the term "social distance" reaches a popularity peak towards the end of April.

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Reopening

Happy business owner hanging an open sign during COVID-19
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"In the summer in the northern hemisphere more hopes have increased in frequency, including reopening," says the report. The word "reopening" reaches a popularity summit in mid-May when used to designate businesses, schools, restaurants, offices, and more that have been able to open again.

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The lives of blacks count

marchers at black lives matter BLM protest for George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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The phrase"The lives of blacks count" Origin in 2013 in response to the acquittal ofGeorge Zimmermanto murderMartin Trayvon. However, the term "exploded at the beginning of use in June of this year, remaining at high levels for the rest of the year, demonstrations against the law enforcement agencies of the murders ofGeorge Floyd,Brened Taylor, And other American blacks took root in communities across the United States and around the world, "according to the report. And if you are committed to the fight against racism, these ditches7 sentences that you did not know how to have origins of racist character.

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Cancel Culture

Woman on her laptop
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A societal change followed the resurgence of the momentum behind the movement of dark matter life. People in the power position began to be called for their actions, which led to repercussions that some nicknamed "Cancel culture. According to the report, canceling the culture that has seen a sharp increase in use in July-is "the culture of boycott and the withdrawal of personalities whose words and actions are considered socially unacceptable. And for the words you have to stop using, knowingThe only word older people should never say.

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Bipot

Man talking in meeting
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Bipoc has jumped into tandem use withThe lives of blacks countAbbreviation -The means "black, native, and other people of color. »

12
Mail

Mail-in voting ballot
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The 2020 election is now complete, but the Americans discussed the question of theThe vote in a presidential election in the middle of a pandemic back in August. The report found that the term "mail in" saw an increase of 3000 per cent in use compared to last year.

13
beorusse

Belarus protest
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In August, the re-election of the PresidentAlexander LoukachenkoIn Belarus provoked auprising in the country. The adjective "Belarusse" is soaring the use accordingly.

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Moonshot

Woman getting covid test
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as theBritish Government Deployed Moonshot, Their mass planCOVID testIn September, the term has gone to the meaning.

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Superspreader

People in a meeting
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According to the report,The word "superspreader" goes back to the 1970s, but gained popularity in 2020. "There was a particular peak in the use in October, mainly with regard to the mediated wellPropagation of cases at the White House, Says the report.

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zero

Carbon neutral goal to be net zero with solar panels
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The report indicates that the term zero net has been "upwards that the year comes to an end: the recent increase concerns in part the historical promise made by the PresidentXi Jinping In September, that China will be2060 carbon neutral"


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