Share this @internewscast.com

<!–

<!–

<!–

<!–

<!–

<!–

The soaring popularity of Australia’s women’s soccer team has prompted the Australian National University (ANU) to dub ‘Matilda’ as its 2023 word of the year.

Australians were transfixed by the Matildas’ semi-final run in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in August as well as their recent qualifiers for next year’s Paris Olympic Games, prompting experts from ANU’s Australian National Dictionary Centre to pick the team name.

That includes the singular (Matilda), plural (Matildas), and shorter nickname form (Tillies).

‘From the 1880s matilda was one of the names for a swag, a bag of possessions carried by an itinerant man looking for work. These days most people would only know this in relation to the song Waltzing Matilda,’ Dr Laugesen said.

The Australian National University (ANU) has dubbed 'Matilda' as its 2023 word of the year

The Australian National University (ANU) has dubbed 'Matilda' as its 2023 word of the year

The Australian National University (ANU) has dubbed ‘Matilda’ as its 2023 word of the year

A quick look at a good dictionary will reveal that in the 1880s 'matilda' was one of the names for a swag - a bag of possessions carried by an itinerant man looking for work

A quick look at a good dictionary will reveal that in the 1880s 'matilda' was one of the names for a swag - a bag of possessions carried by an itinerant man looking for work

A quick look at a good dictionary will reveal that in the 1880s ‘matilda’ was one of the names for a swag – a bag of possessions carried by an itinerant man looking for work

‘It’s only since the mid-1990s that the women’s soccer team has been called the Matildas, but after this year’s World Cup the word has once again cemented itself in the Australian lexicon.’

She said although the exact origins of the term matilda in Australian English were unclear, it ultimately came from the female name.

‘The original German name refers to strength in battle, so it’s an appropriate name for a team that has inspired so many people this year, particularly young women and girls,’ Dr Laugesen said.

The shortlist for word of the year was dominated by terms relating to October’s Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.

‘Noer’ and ‘yesser’ were both considered (someone who voted no and yes, respectively), as was ‘truth-telling’: acknowledging and recognising the historical and ongoing mistreatment and injustices affecting Indigenous peoples in Australia.

This year's World Cup has once again cemented Matilda in the Australian lexicon after the incredible run enjoyed by Sam Kerr and the team

This year's World Cup has once again cemented Matilda in the Australian lexicon after the incredible run enjoyed by Sam Kerr and the team

This year’s World Cup has once again cemented Matilda in the Australian lexicon after the incredible run enjoyed by Sam Kerr and the team

‘Hallucinate’, used in the context of the rampant growth of artificial intelligence technology, defined as ‘to generate false or inaccurate information and present it as fact’, rounded out the list,

‘Voice’ was ANU’s word of the year in 2019.

The Australian National Dictionary Centre researches Australian English in partnership with Oxford University Press Australia and New Zealand and edits Oxford’s Australian dictionaries.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Inside the Journey of Joao Pedro: The Challenges and Skills that Shaped Chelsea’s £60m Star – Unveiling the Reality Behind His Passionate Nature

Fans of Fluminense attending the Club World Cup in the United States…

Aston Villa Transfer Update: Arsenal’s Pursuit of Ollie Watkins, Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson Speculations, and Club’s Financial Strategy

Aston Villa missed out on a Champions League spot on the final…

Sergio Aguero Playfully Teases Cristiano Ronaldo During IShowSpeed Meeting

Sergio Aguero isn’t just Lionel Messi’s former Argentina teammate – he’s also…

Sheffield Wednesday’s Crisis Deepens: Financial Struggles, Player Ban, and a Manager on the Brink, Reports MATT BARLOW

With players returning for preseason, the transfer market open and a new…

Former Boston University Soccer Coach Faces Fresh Abuse Accusations After Alex Cooper’s Sexual Harassment Claims

Boston University have been hit by fresh allegations against one of their…

Australian Olympic Champion Leisel Jones Shares Troubling Story Behind Heartbreaking Photo That Will Deeply Concern Her Fans

Aussie Olympic swimming legend Leisel Jones has openly acknowledged her struggles with…

adidas Launches F50 SPARKFUSION Boots: Created by Women, for Women

As the Women’s Euro 2025 approaches, adidas has launched a groundbreaking product:…

Why Tampa Adores the Glazers: A Tale of Manchester United’s Controversial Owners and Their Cherished Local Sports Team, Despite Stadium Woes

At the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa, they know all about their…

Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes Team Up for ‘You Got This’ Initiative

Last year, adidas unveiled its “You Got This” campaign, designed to dismantle…

European Giant Contemplates £40m Deal for Marcus Rashford Amid Man United Exit Rumors

Bayern Munich are allegedly contemplating a move for Marcus Rashford, as the…

Manchester United Declines Opportunity to Sign Striker Who Left Premier League to Join Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United turned down the chance to sign Jhon Duran from Al…