THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MODERN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Keywords:
language, social media, lexicon, abbreviation, emoji, globalization, digital culture, education, communication.Abstract
English is one of the most widely used languages in the world, and social media has become a powerful force shaping its modern form. The rise of digital communication platforms has introduced new lexical items, abbreviations, emojis, and informal modes of expression. This article explores the impact of social media on the English language—examining the emergence of new words and phrases, grammatical and orthographic shifts, the increasing informality of communication, and its cultural and educational implications. The study also investigates how digital communication reshapes linguistic norms, user literacy, and the evolution of global English in the era of online interaction.
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