The word 'Permacrisis' which is described as “an extended period of instability and insecurity” by Collins Dictionary, has been picked as the Collins Word of the Year for 2022. The reason: permacrisis aptly sums up how awful 2022 has been for many people across the world-- be it the Ukraine-Russia war or the political crisis in the UK.
An annual list of notable words that are a reflection of our socio-political environment is created by Collins Dictionary's lexicographer, from which the Word of the Year is picked.
