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2025-05-12
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Use of neologisms in social-political texts
Erkinova Durdona Ilhomjonovna
Master of Termiz University of Economics and Service
Keywords: Neologism, socio-political discourse, political language, language evolution, translation, English-Uzbek, ideology, media language, lexical innovation, cultural adaptation.
Abstract
This paper explores the use of neologisms in contemporary social-political texts, focusing on how newly coined words and expressions reflect and influence political ideologies, public discourse, and social change. It examines the linguistic mechanisms behind neologism formation—such as blending, borrowing, and semantic shifts—and analyzes their communicative functions in political language. Special attention is given to the challenges of translating politically charged neologisms from English into Uzbek, considering cultural, ideological, and linguistic differences. Through selected examples, the paper illustrates how neologisms contribute to shaping modern political narratives and how they reflect evolving societal values. The study emphasizes the need for cultural and linguistic sensitivity in understanding and translating political neologisms in a globalized world.
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