THE INFLUENCE OF THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL NETWORKS ON LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Internet, Social networks, Language evolution, Communication, Digital platforms, Linguistic norms, New vocabulary, Identity construction, Global connectivity, Linguistic diversity, Language adaptation, Digital communicationAbstract
This article examines how the internet and social networks are shaping language today. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have introduced new communication styles with emojis, memes, and abbreviated text. They are also creating new vocabulary influenced by tech and pop culture. Social networks help shape personal identity through language and promote global linguistic exchange. This dynamic environment fuels rapid language evolution and innovation, highlighting the importance of understanding digital communication’s impact on language trends.
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