LANGUAGE EVOLUTION: THE INFULENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MODERN LANGUAGE AND SLANG
Keywords:
Social media, language evolution, slang, viral trends, memes, digital communication, global vernacular, cultural change, abbreviations and acronyms, hashtags, social media activism, language and society, globalization of language,online communities.Abstract
Social media has dramatically transformed the way we communicate, reshaping language and creating a new digital lexicon. Platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have given rise to words and phrases like "hashtag," "selfie," and "mood," which have quickly made their way into everyday language. This article explores how these new terms spread globally, becoming an integral part of both online and offline communication. It also examines the impact of internet slang and abbreviations on language evolution, as well as their influence on social interactions, identity, and culture. The rise of these linguistic trends is not just limited to youth, but has permeated broader society, highlighting the power of digital communication in shaping modern language.
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