Teal named Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year – ‘an emblem of Australia’s political landscape’

Colour of independent candidates chosen as 2022 winner, while runner-up word ‘truth-telling’ represents year to come, committee says

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A colourful symbol of Australia’s shifting political landscape has become the Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year – “teal”.

And the runner-up is “truth-telling”.

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