The phrase
"public lexicon" refers to the collection or common usage of words, phrases, or terms that are known and understood by the general public. It encompasses the shared vocabulary or language that people use and are familiar with in a specific culture or society.
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Indeed, the listings point to the increasing profile of such words in
the public lexicon, though it remains to be seen if terms like «mining» receive a cryptocurrency - themed update in the future.
Silent earthquakes are only just beginning to enter
the public lexicon.
At least that's how it's perceived in
the public lexicon.
The Euro and GFS have become part of
the public lexicon just like the Polar Vortex and Superstorm.
E.O. Wilson, the eminent biologist credited with bringing the term biodiversity into
the public lexicon, spoke on the loss of species and how much we just don't know about the spectrum of life on the planet.
In recent years, patent litigation has become such a pervasive problem that the term «patent troll» has entered
the public lexicon.
Although this has become so much of
the public lexicon, you may have no idea of what Segregated Witness is.
Although this has become so much of
the public lexicon,...
If there are two words that have entered
the public lexicon with great fervour this year, they are «hacking» and «North Korea».