The 9 words that defined 2017

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From fidget spinners to feminism, 2017 was a year unlike any other.

And although it's hard to find a single word to sum up the entire year, there are certain words that popped up time and time again, shaping the way we talk about current events and enriching our conversations.

Several dictionaries have crunched the numbers and revealed their "words of the year," the words that were looked up more than any others and enjoyed a moment in the spotlight in 2017.

Here are your 2017 words of the year: