Cambridge has added many new words to its dictionary this year, ranging from words about personal relationships to phrases about video games that are now applied to real life.
From reality television to video games, Generation Z culture has left its mark on the English language. The BBC reported that more than 3,200 new words and phrases have been added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year. While common language and slang often changes, Wendalyn Nichols, Cambridge Dictionary's publishing manager, told the BBC that these new words and terms have 'staying power.
' 'Side quest' was credited as another example of what once was a niche video gaming term for doing an optional adventure or objective that diverts from the main story of a game, but now can be used for real life situations such as 'After making a side quest to look for shoes, we carried on with the main business of shopping for a wedding dress.
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