NEOLOGISMS IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH AND THEIR EMERGENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL MEDIA: A LINGUOCULTUROLOGICAL ANALYSIS.
Keywords:
neologisms, contemporary English, social media, linguoculturology, digital communication [5, 6]Abstract
Neologisms in contemporary English have become a significant feature of linguistic innovation, reflecting rapid societal, technological, and cultural transformations. These newly coined words and expressions emerge predominantly in digital communication platforms, such as social media, where interaction among diverse user communities accelerates their creation and dissemination. Studies indicate that neologisms not only expand lexical resources but also perform important pragmatic and sociocultural functions, conveying humor, identity, and social trends [1, 2]. The linguoculturological approach enables researchers to analyze neologisms in terms of their morphological structure, semantic shifts, and cultural implications, highlighting how language adapts to digital-age communication needs. Early identification and analysis of such neologisms are crucial for understanding language change and for pedagogical applications in teaching contemporary English [3, 4].
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