NEW words and meanings added: September 2023
On the move? This month we’ve added over 160 new words and meanings, and our focus this time is on travel and transport.
Many of these new words reflect changes in technology, with new modes of transport like maglev and AGV, while others illustrate developments in our transport systems, such as ride-hailing, BRT or smart motorway. Going out? You might want to jump in your hot hatch and put it in drive, but if you live in a low traffic neighbourhood, micromobility becomes a big issue, and it might just be easier to get on your e-scooter or your city bike.
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A recent addition to our online dictionary is the term culture war, which is used to describe the conflict between groups of people with different ideals and beliefs.
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