Global Words of the Year Reflect Changing Times

From 'AI' to 'Bharat', 2023's Words Capture Global Mood and Trends

AI, 'authentic', and 'rizz' are considered the words of 2023 by different linguistic authorities.
'Password child', a term from Australia, refers to a child favored over siblings because their name is used in parents' passwords.
'Spy balloon', a term from the United States, defined the growing wariness between the world's two largest economies.
'Bharat', an ancient Sanskrit name for India, has been used at various international forums, sparking speculation about a potential name change for the country.
'The nones', a global term, refers to the increasing number of people who are nonbelievers or unaffiliated with any organized religion.