A new first-of-its-kind dictionary has been launched aimed at ending the need to understand Irish words “through the lens of English”. President Catherine Connolly was among those hailing the ...

More than 1,000 words used as far back as 325BC to be collected for insight into past linguistic landscape It is not likely to be a hefty volume because the vast majority of the material has been lost ...

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An African teenager asked X users to share stories behind their headers on the platform, prompting thousands of people to share their stories. An African teenager who shared an X post, asking people ...

A simple question on X about profile headers has sparked a heartwarming trend. Users are sharing profound stories behind their chosen images. These narratives reveal personal triumphs, cherished ...

A viral X post asking “What’s the lore behind your header?” sparked thousands of users to share emotional stories behind their X headers. A simple question posted on X has exploded into one of the ...

It’s a love story. The term “parasocial” has just been named Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year — and its popularity was partly inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement. The ...

Do you feel a deep bond with pop stars like Taylor Swift or Lily Allen -- even though you've never met them? If you do, then your behaviour is "parasocial" and bang on trend according to the Cambridge ...

Feel connected to a celebrity you’ve never met in person? "Parasocial" has been crowned Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year, highlighting the rise in “unhealthy” and “one-sided” relationships with ...

If you look up “microaggression” or “sheeple” or “safe space” on the website of the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the entries won’t have a byline—but their author is Stefan Fatsis. A longtime journalist ...

Dictionary.com has released its word of the year for 2025, which may be confusing, especially if you're not a Gen Alpha. The word of the year for 2025 is 67, pronounced six seven, Dictionary.com ...

The 2025 Word of the Year has been used by kids and teens alike. Dictionary.com has officially revealed its newest Word of the Year. The online dictionary announced Wednesday that "67" is the 2025 ...