PERMACRISIS is the word of the year, according to the Collins Dictionary.
It was first coined in the 1970s for “an extended period of instability and insecurity”.
Meanwhile, Carolean is one of six new words added this year.
The word was used in a Commons speech by Liz Truss to mean the beginning of the reign of King Charles III after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Partygate is another new entry, as is “quiet quitting” – doing basic duties at work and no more to improve work-life balance.