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Merriam-Webster Adds Over 5,000 New Words To Collegiate Dictionary

Merriam-Webster has announced a significant update to its Collegiate Dictionary, introducing over 5,000 new words in its first hard-copy revision in more than 20 years. The Twelfth Edition, weighing ...