# Big Society deemed "word" of the year 2010

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2010/11/24/big-society-deemed-quotwordquot-year-2010/
- Published: 2010-11-24T10:11:56+00:00
- Author: John Thompson

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

[http://oxforddictionaries.com/page/woty](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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