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The German Un-word of the Year 2017

Every year in Germany, they choose an un-word. An un-word is a word that is not beautiful or is offensive (or it is constantly misused etc.). So for the year 2017, the term “alternative Fakten” (alternative facts) was selected as the un-word in Germany. “Alternative Fakten” stands for false claims. The term was first used by Kellyanne Conway, a counselor of Donald Trump, the president of USA. She said: The president…

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Language experts choose “Influencer” as the word of the Year

Language experts have chosen the “English Word of the Year”, and this year it is the word “influencer“. Influencer comes from the English word influence, which means “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something” (source: Dictionary.com). So a person that influences is called “an influencer”. What does an influencer do? Younger people, who are particularly well-known in the social media, for example…

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