Locavore is the word of the year
In a very green and trendy move, the New Oxford American Dictionary has just announced that the word of the year for 2007 is "locavore." This term, coined by four Bay Area women two years ago in an effort to raise awareness about eating locally grown foods, has swept the country's consciousness. In the blog post announcing the winning word Oxford University Press editor Ben Zimmer said, "The word 'locavore' shows how food-lovers can enjoy what they eat while still appreciating the impact they have on the environment. It's significant in that it brings together eating and ecology in a new way."
[via the Ethicurean]
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