THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL MEDIA ON LANGUAGE EVOLUTION
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Key words: digital media, abbreviations digital communication.Abstract
Abstract: The expansion of digital media has markedly expedited the transformation of language, presenting new communicative modalities that contest conventional linguistic standards. This article investigates the ramifications of digital platforms—such as social media, messaging applications, and online communities—on linguistic evolution, emphasizing the emergence of novel lexicon, the utilization of abbreviations, and the amalgamation of visual and textual communication through emojis and memes. It further scrutinizes how digital communication fosters informal and succinct language styles, altering grammar, syntax, and discourse conventions. Additionally, the article considers the broader social and cultural implications of these transformations, including their impact on identity formation, generational language shifts, and the maintenance or decline of linguistic diversity. By examining the ways in which digital media are reshaping communication, this study offers insights into the continual evolution of language in the digital era.
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