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VOA词汇掌故2023--The World in Other Words in 2023

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The World in Other Words in 2023

Many people consider choices from dictionary publishers, including artificial intelligence, authentic1 or rizz, to be "words of the year." But the Associated Press reported on some words used in other parts of the world that have been gaining popularity2.

So today, we will look at other words from around the world for 2023.

Password child in Australia

In Australia, the local Macquarie Dictionary has been selecting a "word of the month" all year. One was "cozzie livs," a word that Australians use to complain about the high cost of living. Another was "murder noodle" for a snake in a country that is home to the world's most poisonous snake.

But "password child" is a word that many parents can recognize. Australians use the term to describe children seen as favored over their brothers or sisters because their name is used in their parents' passwords.

Kitawaramba in Kenya (Swahili)

Paul Mackenzie, a cleric in the East African nation of Kenya, said the word "kitawaramba" on his way to court. He was accused of asking his followers3 to starve themselves in order to meet Jesus. More than 400 people died as a result.

The unfamiliar4 word appeared to be a threat. Now Kenyans use it to warn others that something bad might happen to them for their actions.

Bwa kale in Haiti (Creole)

Criminal groups have brought violence, including killings5 and kidnappings, to the daily lives of people in Haiti, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea.

Civilians6 have been fighting back and saying "bwa kale" as they chase suspected criminals. "Bwa Kale" means "peeled wood" in the Haitian Creole language.

The term had long been used to express male dominance and power. Now it has spread overseas. A video on social media shows a group of Latino soccer fans saying "Bwa kale!" after their team beat an opponent.

税 (zei) in Japan (Japanese)

The top Buddhist7 leader at the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto wrote the word 税 (zei) in a closely watched yearly event.

The Japanese public chose "zei," which means taxes, to best represent the year 2023. Many expect taxes to increase to pay for the country's military buildup. Under the latest national security plan, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government aims to double Japan's yearly defense8 spending to about $69 billion. That would make the country the world's third largest military spender after the U.S. and China.

The nones around the world

In many countries, there has been a big increase in the number of people who select the word "none" when asked about their religion.

The nonbelievers, atheists, or agnostics have become known as the "nones."

The "nones" are believed to make up of 30 percent or more of the adult population in the United States and Canada, as well as several European countries. Japan, Israel and Uruguay are among other nations where large numbers of people are "nones."

And that's the world in "other" words for 2023.

Words in This Story

complain –v. to express your unhappiness about a situation or something someone has done

peel –v. to remove the skin or outer layer from a fruit or similar object

dominance –n. the quality of being the most powerful or the leader of others


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1 authentic ZuZzs     
a.真的,真正的;可靠的,可信的,有根据的
参考例句:
  • This is an authentic news report. We can depend on it. 这是篇可靠的新闻报道, 我们相信它。
  • Autumn is also the authentic season of renewal. 秋天才是真正的除旧布新的季节。
2 popularity bO4xU     
n.普及,流行,名望,受欢迎
参考例句:
  • The story had an extensive popularity among American readers.这本小说在美国读者中赢得广泛的声望。
  • Our product enjoys popularity throughout the world.我们的产品饮誉全球。
3 followers 5c342ee9ce1bf07932a1f66af2be7652     
追随者( follower的名词复数 ); 用户; 契据的附面; 从动件
参考例句:
  • the followers of Mahatma Gandhi 圣雄甘地的拥护者
  • The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him. 改革者很快就获得一群追随者支持他。
4 unfamiliar uk6w4     
adj.陌生的,不熟悉的
参考例句:
  • I am unfamiliar with the place and the people here.我在这儿人地生疏。
  • The man seemed unfamiliar to me.这人很面生。
5 killings 76d97e8407f821a6e56296c4c9a9388c     
谋杀( killing的名词复数 ); 突然发大财,暴发
参考例句:
  • His statement was seen as an allusion to the recent drug-related killings. 他的声明被视为暗指最近与毒品有关的多起凶杀案。
  • The government issued a statement condemning the killings. 政府发表声明谴责这些凶杀事件。
6 civilians 2a8bdc87d05da507ff4534c9c974b785     
平民,百姓( civilian的名词复数 ); 老百姓
参考例句:
  • the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
  • At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后,至少有300名平民下落不明。
7 Buddhist USLy6     
adj./n.佛教的,佛教徒
参考例句:
  • The old lady fell down in adoration before Buddhist images.那老太太在佛像面前顶礼膜拜。
  • In the eye of the Buddhist,every worldly affair is vain.在佛教徒的眼里,人世上一切事情都是空的。
8 defense AxbxB     
n.防御,保卫;[pl.]防务工事;辩护,答辩
参考例句:
  • The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
  • The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
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