THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MODERN ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Keywords:
social media, English vocabulary, digital slang, neologisms, online language, abbreviation, semantic changeAbstract
This article examines the transformative role of social media in shaping the vocabulary of modern English. As online communication expands, new words and expressions rapidly emerge and become widespread. The study explores how social media platforms influence language development, the rise of digital slang, abbreviation trends, semantic shifts, and cross-cultural exchanges. These changes reflect how language evolves in response to technological and social developments.
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