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Big Society deemed "word" of the year 2010

Howard Lake | 24 November 2010 | Blogs

Oxford Dictionaries has declared the two-word phrase “Big Society” the “word” of the year.

http://oxforddictionaries.com/page/woty

The definition given is:

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‘A political concept whereby a significant amount of responsibility for the running of a society’s services is devolved to local communities and volunteers.’

Phew, that’s cleared that one up then, eh?

I wonder what words or phrases will make next year’s top ten?

How about: “Wagner!” – an exclamation of incredulity, bafflement, befuddlement or disbelief in response to witnessing the elevation of a talentless individual to a status incongruous with his/her abilities.

Or perhaps it will be: “Wagner Lout” – an individual that acts recklessly upon witnessing the elevation of a talentless individual to a status incongruous with his/her abilities.

Any other guesses?

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