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The āgoblin communityā has spoken! . Weāre pleased to announce goblin mode as the #OxfordWOTY 2022. Read more about this yearās winning choice here #TeamGoblinMode:
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Word of the year is a disgusting marketing ploy from big dictionary. Resist.
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Are you #Teammetaverse, #TeamGoblinMode, or #TeamIStandWith? Vote now for Oxford Word of the Year 2022.
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For the first time in its history, we're opening up Oxford Word of the Year to you. Are you ready to choose the word you feel reflects 2022 best?. Take a look at the #OxfordWOTY finalists and vote below ā¤µļø.
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@aoispice Hi - thank you for bringing this to our attention. We take the contents of these posts very seriously and are looking into this matter.
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Welcome to the Oxford Word of the Year 2022!. Weāll bring you updates from our exclusive launch event, hosted by @susie_dent with our panel of language experts. In a year defined by change, weāve reshaped our approach to selecting #OxfordWOTY- stay tuned as all will be revealed!
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Introducing the #OxfordWOTY 2024 shortlist š§µā¬ļø . DemureāØ.Brain Rotšµāš« .Dynamic Pricingš .Slopš¤ .Romantasyā¤ļøāš„ .Loreš.
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We want your suggestions for Indian English words that should be included in our dictionary @OxfordWords #language.
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Footage of employees printing the Oxford English Dictionary in 1925 at OUP in Oxford
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To support learners, teachers, and researchers through #COVID19 we have made a number of our resources freely accessible. Find out more:
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slop (n.) .Art, writing, or other content generated using artificial intelligence, shared and distributed online in an indiscriminate or intrusive way, and characterized as being of low quality, inauthentic, or inaccurate. Vote here:
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#WOTY23 shortlist is HERE š£. Have your say on which four words make it to the final, below. GO ā¬ļø.
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3ļøā£Goblin Mode. A phrase used to reject returning 'back to normal' as we emerged from worldwide #lockdowns.
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What does the '-dom' mean in words like 'freedom' and 'wisdom'? This blog courtesy of @OxfordWords has the answer:
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In the @OxLanguages Words of an Unprecedented Year report, we capture how English in different regions has adapted to reflect global circumstances #WOTY #WOTY2020
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@Jeff__Ostler @develvishist @OUPHistory Hi @Jeff__Ostler, thank you for highlighting this. Weāre looking into the points you've raised with our team and will be in touch shortly.
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3ā£ Goblin Mode. As weāve emerged from lockdowns all over the world, the phrase has been used in rejection of returning āback to normalā. #OxfordWOTY #TeamGoblinMode
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@AlanConnell71 Thanks for bringing this to our attention and weāre sorry for any offence caused. Weāll take steps to update this entry online as soon as we can, and also update this in the next printed edition.
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A team from @UniofOxford and OSCAR have been awarded for their rapid viral RNA test for #COVID19
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From a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field, OUP advances knowledge and learning of all kinds. But the worldāand the needs of our education and researchāare constantly evolving, and so are we.
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A visual film about @OxUniPress - who we are, what we do, and the impact we have on peopleās lives around the world
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@susie_dent @bgzimmer Now, over to you!. Vote for your #OxfordWOTY now and keep an eye on our social media channels for more opportunities to get involved. Get your vote in here:
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Accuracy is at the forefront of the #lexicographer's mind when preparing any entry for inclusion in the @OED. Fiona McPherson discusses the importance of presenting accurate information in #dictionaries in this #MatterOfFact case study. Read here:
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We are pleased to announce that we have now joined the Initiative for Open Citations, @i4oc_org:
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1ļøā£ metaverse. Usage increased as we discussed #hybrid working, debated the ethics, and wondered about the feasibility of an entirely online future.
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How are languages learned? This knowledge is vital if you want to help your students reach their #language goals. Via @OUPELTGlobal #BacktoSchool2018 #education #ELT
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'We must remember that even with all these vocabulary differences, at the end of the day, all English speakers speak the same languageāEnglishāand we share a common core of the language that allows us to understand each other.' #EnglishLanguageDay
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Spring is here: the #ducks have returned to Oxford, complete with brood of #ducklings. #noduckswereharmedinthisfilm.
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Weāre honoured that the Archbishop of Canterbury has chosen OUP to produce the Bible to be used during the ceremony of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
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Language is a force for good, so this season we are asking people to give the #GiftOfWords. Find out more:
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We are delighted to have been able to donate a batch of OUP medical books to the Department of Medical Education at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital to help them at this challenging time. #MedicalEducation #Mission #Coronavirus
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We've kicked off a campaign within OUP to say 'thank you' to our wonderful employees for their hard work and support for each other, especially in these uncertain times. Over the next couple of weeks, look out for examples of our employees as they #PassThePraise to one another.
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More than 40 New Zealand English entries have been added to the @OED. āļø. The new additions include words that New Zealanders might hear or use in daily life, as well as words that do not have an easy English equivalent.
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Weāre deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty The Queenās passing and we are grateful for her service and dedication during her reign.
It is with sadness that we hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The University has been honoured by a close relationship with The Queen over many decades:
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Our latest #GiftOfWords research draws on insights from parents and carers across the world to reveal the power of reading and how it can shape lives
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"I think we've all had some goblin moments." #GoblinMode.
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Have you ever wondered how #words enter the Oxford English #Dictionary? Find out with this @OED tool
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Build connections across academic disciplines with Oxford Intersections ā a new interdisciplinary #research resource addressing the worldās most complex and urgent challenges. Find out more here:
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Happy #NationalAuthorsDay to all the writers out there, and especially to our wonderful OUP authors!.
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We are proud to support the donation of over 25,000 books to Ukraine last week as part of PEN Ukraine and @Book_Aidās āUnbreakable Librariesā project. Read more about the project and what our CEO, Nigel Portwood, had to say here: .
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"The books that children encounter should be more diverse to encourage all children to see people ālike themselvesā and people ādifferent to themselvesā in what they read. This is important." @ShareenAdvice talks diversity in our first #LitinColour blog
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@Motherfocloir Thanks for bringing this to our attention and weāre sorry for any offence caused. Weāll take steps to update this entry online as soon as we can, and also update this in the next printed edition.
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As part of our Very Short Introductions 25th anniversary celebrations, @OUPAcademic has launched The Very Short Introductions #Podcast, with the first episode introducing Ancient Greece:
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This word, gifted from the #Arabic language, is traditionally derived from āaÅ”aqā, which means āto stick toā. Ishq is the highest form of adoration, respect, and love for someone. š¤. While 'love' is considered a strong emotional word in English, this word goes beyond that.
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'Rizz' is the Oxford University Press word of the year. On #BBCBreakfast Sarah & Jon discussed what it means and what other words were in the running.
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The #rizz kings have spoken š.
Today, @OxUniPress announced its Word of the Yearā¦. #Rizz - Meaning style, charm, or attractiveness š. And our sofa has bags of it tonight! š¤©. Watch @tomhanks, George Clooney and Callum Turner on #TheOneShow now š
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As we start to look ahead to the ānew normalā for education, today we launch a global report that reflects on what we have learned so far, and makes recommendations for those responsible for shaping future education policy. Read the full report here:
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In World War 1, 50% of the 700 men working for OUP were conscripted and 45 lost their lives. In World War 2, 21 employees lost their lives. Today, employees in Oxford gathered to observe the two minute silence, and remember those who have died in conflict. #ArmisticeDay
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Weāre thrilled to share our latest Responsible Publishing Report, highlighting the progress we have made towards our responsible publishing goals over the past year. Celebrate our journey with us ā read the full report here:
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Drawing on teacher insights across 92 countries, today we launch a report that explores the impact of the digital divide on learning and offers recommendations to ensure education is future-proof for everyone #DeepeningDigitalDivide
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Can you recognize these famous novel openings from their transcriptions? Via @OxfordWords #MondayMotivation
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'Letās not let young people or their parents believe studying literature or āsoft sciencesā is pointless. It isnāt.' OUP's Sophie Goldsworthy shares her views via @TeachingTimes on why we need the humanities, arts, and social sciences in a STEM world.
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A film about who we are, what we do, and the impact we have on peopleās lives around the world
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Discover expert analysis and insight on the 2024 winner here:
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To confirm, word of the year is #rizz, not @Ritzcrackers.
@Barnesy19 @OxUniPress These are cheesy crackers in the US.
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Following the debut release of 'The Dictionary of Lost Words' by Pip Williams, our executive editor of the @OED explains why the dictionary is 'a brilliant resource for charting how things go in or out of fashion, or how meanings change.'
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Children's story-writing #competition 500 Words: Black Lives Matter opens for entries today for one week. Find out more and apply: . #500Words.
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Our 2021/22 Annual Report is out today, sharing key highlights from the past year and our progress towards our digital ambitions as we respond to the changing needs of our customers. Read now:
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Our charity partner, @Book_Aid, reveals that it sent over 1M new books to readers in 26 countries with the support of the UK #publishing industry. More in @thebookseller:
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Thousands of refugees arrived in Europe this year. @OxfordWords is making Arabic resources freely available to help
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Welcome to OUP's corporate Twitter account. We'll be sharing news from across the organization, giving you an insight into what we do.
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OUP has had the honour of producing Coronation Bibles for many British monarchs, including the Bible for the upcoming Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Explore our long history of #Coronation Bible publishing ā from 1902 to present ā here:
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2ļøā£ #IStandWith. Chosen this year to recognise the #activism and division that characterised 2022.
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Toki Pona is an invented #language consisting of about 120 root #words. From these, its creator argues, we can make compound nouns to cover every need. @OxfordWords explores its ins and outs, and considers the virtues (and drawbacks) of simplicity:
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What do porch pirates, air fryers and halflings all have in common? . They're all featured in the latest update to the Oxford English #Dictionary. š.
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We want to encourage people to use and explore language, to support them throughout their lives. Thatās why one of the most important gifts we can give this season is the #GiftOfWords.
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With everything that has happened this year, we decided 2020 could not be summarized by a single Word of the Year. Discover our 'Words of an Unprecedented Year' here: . #WOTY2020 @OxLanguages
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Find out how #words enter the #Oxford English #Dictionary in our interactive tool: @OED #DidYouKnow.
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Well done to @UniofOxford's Professor Kim Nasmyth for winning the 2018 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences #science.
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Weād like to thank all the amazing teachers today on National Thank A Teacher Day. The work you do for all children is inspirational and hugely appreciated! Via @OUPPrimary . #ThankATeacher #Keyworkers #TeacherAppreciation #ThankYou #ThankATeacherDay2020 @UKThankATeacher
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We were thrilled to welcome @susie_dent as the host at our launch event for #OxfordWOTY earlier this week. Joined by a panel of #language experts, Susie discusses this year's choices and answers questions like: Are hashtags really words?. Watch here ā¤µļø
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay from Oxford University Press!. We're committed to championing and celebrating women every day of the year. Join us in celebrating women's achievements, raising awareness against bias, and taking action for equality. #InternationalWomensDay22 #IWD
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From German, ātraumtƤnzerā comes from the words ātraumā (dream) and ātanzerā (dancer), literally meaning ādream dancerā. It's used to describe #daydreamers but has a more positive connotation than the English #idiom āhaving your head in the cloudsā. āļø
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Based on the analysis of lexical data over the past year, today, Oxford Languages reveal the 2021 Word of the Year: Vax. Find out more about why this word was chosen: #WOTY2021
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We're delighted announce that we will be working with @OECD to develop the Science Framework for #PISA 2024. PISA evaluates #education systems worldwide, and we're excited to align it to OUP's global educational expertise. Read the full story here:
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@susie_dent Alongside @susie_dent, weāre joined by Fiona McPherson, Jonathan Dent, Katherine Martin and @bgzimmer on our panel of language experts š. Weāll bring you their knowledge and insight from our exclusive #OxfordWOTY launch event!
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With over 1000 new and revised words and phrases, the latest @OED update covers topics from #FreshersWeek to Spiderman!. Our favourites are āturnip truckā and āfinal frontierā - click below to read the full update and explore the #OEDās newest additions:
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In association with OUP, short story competition #BBCRadio2 #500Words 2020 is soon to get started. Hereās everything you need to know if you, or someone you know, wants to get involved:
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As part of our Very Short Introductions 25th anniversary celebrations, @OUPAcademic has launched The Very Short Introductions #Podcast, with the first episode introducing Ancient Greece:
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