LANGUAGE VARIATION
Keywords:
Dialect, language variety, Jargon, Argot, a register, Slang, An idiom.Abstract
Language variation is a complex phenomenon that encompasses diverse linguistic features influenced by social, cultural, geographical, and historical factors. This study delves into the intricate dynamics of language variation, examining its manifestations across different levels, including phonological, morphological, syntactic, and lexical dimensions. Drawing on sociolinguistics theories and empirical data, the research explores how variations in speech patterns, vocabulary usage, and grammatical structures reflect the diversity within a linguistic community. Furthermore, it investigates the role of language contact, migration, and globalization in shaping linguistic variation, highlighting the ongoing evolution of languages in multicultural and multilingual settings.
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