Metaglossia: The Translation World

Collins Dictionary has been deciding what counts as proper English since 1819. Now, after almost 200 years going it alone, it’s looking for a little help … from everyone.
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As technology and pop culture transform the English language, Collins, leading British dictionary publisher since 1819, invites the public to play a role in identifying and submitting new words and meanings that should be included in the dictionary.

That means it might only be a matter of time before words like “tweeps” and “Tebowing” officially enter the lexicon alongside other modern-day additions such as “OMG.”

Collins welcomes anyone who speaks English to submit new words through www.collinsdictionary.com to be considered as official entries. Starting this month, anyone can suggest and define words online that will be reviewed by Collins Dictionary editors, who will put the words through the normal rigorous vetting process.

Dictionary publisher Collins is to open its formerly closed word submissions process to the public, with a view to make the way in which the English language is recorded "more democratic"...