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Linguistic Inclusion: Why "Incorrect" Words Like "Almóndiga" and "Toballa" Find Their Way into the Dictionary

For those who value linguistic precision, the appearance of words like "almóndiga" (instead of "albóndiga" - meatball) and "toballa" (instead of "toalla" - towel) in reputable dictionaries can be ...
The Nation Newspaper

On inclusion of Nigerian words in the Oxford Dictionary

Sir: Some newspapers reported the inclusion of about 25 words of Nigerian English origin in the Oxford English Dictionary. This development has been greeted with joy by many Nigerians for two major ...
TVC News

FULL LIST: 22 Nigerian, West African Slang Words Added to Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon for 2026 with the inclusion of 22 new expressions drawn from ...