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22 Dec 2023

The Matildas waltz in as Australia’s Word of the Year

Literature

The soaring popularity of the Australian women’s soccer team after their semi-final run at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has seen experts at The Australian National University (ANU) pick Matilda as their Word of the Year.

Guest:  Mark Gwynn, Senior Researcher, Australian National Dictionary Centre, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

Presenter:  Warren Andrew

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Society & Culture

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