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These 14 South African words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has officially added 14 South African words to its pages, including bliksem, chakalaka, ...
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Here are 10 words that will be featured in the African American English Dictionary

Precise definitions for “bussin,” “chitterlings” and “cakewalk” will be distributed to the world in 2025 with a new dictionary issued by Oxford University Press. Last year, Oxford University Press ...
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Oxford English Dictionary adds South African, Nigerian, Ghanaian words

The Oxford English Dictionary has added more than 20 new words from three African countries, reflecting the growing global influence of the Continent’s languages and culture. Four officially English ...
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‘Nyash’ and ‘Abeg’ among West African words added to Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added a few words to its lexicon, a few of which originate from West Africa. In everyday language, words like ‘nyash‘ and ‘abeg’ have become mainstream, even ...

Oxford English Dictionary welcomes new South African words: 'Bosberaad,' 'Chakalaka,' and 'Izinyoka'

Oxford Languages has unveiled its latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary, introducing a vibrant array of South African English words. Discover how these new additions, many derived from ...