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   Xenophobia Was Dictionary.com’s 2016 Word Of The Year

   At Dictionary.com we aim to pick a Word of the Year that embodies a major theme resonating deeply in the cultural consciousness over the prior 12 months. This 2016, some of the most prominent news stories have centered around fear of the “other.” Fear is an adaptive part of human evolutionary history and often influences behaviors and perceptions on a subconscious level. However, this particular …

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   What Does It Mean To Be Electable?

   by Ashley Austrew Every election prompts arguments about which candidate is the most “electable.” The word electable seems self-explanatory. Technically, it means “capable of, or having a reasonable chance of being elected.” But, what are we really talking about when we say that someone is electable? The history of electable The first recorded use of electable was in the late 1800s, and the idea has been at …

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   FYM

   FYM is a textspeak acronym standing for fuck you mean? or fuck you motherfucker(s). Related words: d'fuq fuck this shit I'm out FFS
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   #MeToo

   #MeToo is a social movement originating among women, advocating for survivors of sexual harassment or violence to speak out about their experiences in order to expose and combat various forms of sexual misconduct.
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   Karen

   Karen is a pejorative slang term for an obnoxious, angry, entitled, and often racist middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way or police other people's behaviors. As featured in memes, Karen…
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   Words That Women Have Coined
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   ✋ Raised Hand emoji

   Bring it up high ✋ for this definition. The raised hand emoji, ✋, can be used to express "stop," signal a high five, or imitate speaking up, as if raising one's hand in class.
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   caudacity

   Caudacity is a slang term for audacity demonstrated by white people. In particular, caudacity is frequently used in reference to bold, shameless displays of white privilege and racism. The use of caudacity overlaps heavily with…
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   income inequality

   The term income inequality refers to a state of unequal levels of income among members of different groups, such as between individuals in a particular country or between different countries. Income is the money that…
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    Deepen Your Understanding Of Black History With These 10 Essential Terms
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    hard times

    If you've fallen on hard times, you're experiencing a period of great difficulty, especially financially. It can also refer to challenging circumstances more generally, like with personal or health struggles. Hard time, in the singular,…
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    🐂 Ox emoji

    The Ox emoji 🐂 depicts a brown ox. The Ox emoji 🐂 is commonly used to represent various bovines, includes cows and bulls as well as sports mascots based on them (e.g., the Texas Longhorns). The…