2016 Word of the Year: Domocracy Sausage

Democracy sausage has been named the word of the year by the Australian National Dictionary Centre.

Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten eats a sausage sandwich at Strathfield North Public School polling booth as part of the 2016 Election Day in Sydney, Saturday, July 2, 2016. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Bill Shorten eats a sausage sandwich at Strathfield North Public School polling booth as part of the 2016 Election Day. Source: AAP

Democracy sausage has been named the word of the year by the Australian National Dictionary Centre.

The term for a barbecued sausage bought at a polling booth sausage sizzle on election day was first used in 2012 but its popularity increased significantly during this year's federal election campaign.

The word of the year is selected by the centre's editorial staff based on extensive research and public suggestions.






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