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What is the origin of selfie?
The first-known appearance of selfie in written form occurred in 2002 on an Australian news website, but the word didn't see much use until 2012. By November 2013, selfie was appearing frequently enough in print and electronic media that Oxford Dictionaries (publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary as well as other dictionaries) chose the word as its Word of the Year. This announcement itself led to a significant increase in the use of the word by news organizations, an increase that was further boosted following the December 2013 memorial service for Nelson Mandela, at which American President Barack Obama was caught taking a selfie with Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and British Prime Minister David Cameron. The word selfie, with its suggestions of self-centeredness and self-involvement, was particularly popular with critics who saw this moment as a reflection of the President's character.
Examples of selfie in a Sentence
Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Miguel Rojas takes a selfie with the members of J-Pop trio MiSaMo, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
—Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The post featured photos of Gracie snoozing and spending quality time with Stause, as well as a selfie of the duo posing with Stause’s partner, Australian musician G Flip.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Interactive experiences, such as taking selfies with wolves, range from $120 to $600 per person.
—Katie Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Selfie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfie. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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