By Ren Powers
English Language Learning Instructor
Since 2003, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary has annually selected the word of the year based on the number of searches of that word across their websites. In 2023, they declared that the word of the year was ‘authentic.’
The online buzz around this announcement got me thinking about dictionaries. With well over 100 million visitors per month, it’s clear the dictionary in its new cyber form is thriving.
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