Neologisms

Initially: a meaningless cultural event. Currently, the blend takes on a new meaning: a vibrant cultural space for experimentation and discovery, offering meaningful events that transform free time into authentic cultural experiences. [Read More ...]

A colloquial term that has emerged to describe content or tasks that have been completed using a GPT-based AI. For example, an essay or code that was generated by ChatGPT might be [Read More ...]

Describing someone who is out of control and unpredictable, akin to a "loose cannon." A French neologism: roue libre = free wheel. Source: https://librejugement.org/2024/08/25/manu-bernard-et-elon-un-trio-tres-space/.

The act of causing significant harm or destruction to the Earth's climate. Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/climaticide.

The nostalgic feeling people experience after the end of the 2024 Olympic Games. A French neologism: JO = Jeux Olympiques (Olympic Games) + nostalgie (nostalgia). Source: https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/jeux-olympiques/est-ce-qu-il-y-a-un-numero-vert-la-j-ostalgie-plane-sur-la-france-apres-la-fin-des-j0-2024_AV-202408120230.html 

A word that is on the tip of your tongue but just out of reach, describing the frustrating feeling of being unable to recall it. A Dutch neologism: tongpunt (tip of the [Read More ...]

The practice of reducing a product's amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price. A Canadian French neologism: réduction" (reduction) + inflation (inflation). In France, the term [Read More ...]

A type of tourism which combines traditional travel and tourism with volunteer work. Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/voluntourism.

Food product imitating cheese, made from plant-based ingredients, without animal milk. A (Quebec) French neologism: fromage (cheese); faux (fake, false). Source: https://usito.usherbrooke.ca/définitions/fauxmage.

A form of tourism in which visitors explore locations and destinations that have become popular due to their appearance in films and TV series. Source: Wikipedia

A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established. Source: https://learningenglishwithoxford.com/2024/02/02/8-new-words-in-english-for-2024/.

The generation growing up with AI, which heavily relies on it for tasks that require independent and creative thinking, potentially leading to a decline in these abilities. A Dutch neologism: voor (pre- or [Read More ...]

An ideology that seeks technological solutions to (social, economic, etc.) problems without examining the underlying causes. A French neologism: techno- (relating to technology); -solution (means of solving a problem); -isme (>a doctrine or ideology).

The phenomenon in academia where the primary goal becomes accumulating credits (points) for published scientific work. A Polish neologism: punkty (credits) + -osis (>disease).

A person who participates in ENEOLI, the European Network on Lexical Innovation. FR énéoliste PT eneolista

Repeated status updates noting your location in an attempt to get attention or make other people jealous.