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This article from Australian Geographic discusses the contribution of Australia to the English language, specifically focusing on non-slang words. It highlights words like "removalist," "above-ground pool," and "home unit" that were coined in Australia and have become part of standard English. The article also mentions the success of the word "selfie," which originated in Australia and has since spread globally. It explains that Australians have a tendency to shorten words by adding an "ee" or "oh" sound, and this linguistic creativity has led to the creation of words like "postie" and "garbo." The article concludes by stating that Australians are generous in sharing their language with the world. [Extracted from the article] |
