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The word “Vax” has been declared as the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year.

by | Nov 17, 2021 | Dictionaries, News

The word “Vax” has been declared as the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year.

Dr. Phillip Louw Lexicographer at Oxford University Press SA joins Oggend Kuier show on Pretoria FM to speak about this.

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