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cancel culture

noun/ˈkænsl̩ kʌltʃə/

SlangRegister

The mass withdrawal of support from a public figure over a perceived transgression.

The panel discussion turned, inevitably, to cancel culture.

Similar: call-out culture

Origin: From 'cancelling' a show; mainstream by 2019.

Topic: Tech & society in New words and slang

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