The Linguistic Melting Pot: Understanding Borrowed Words in Modern English
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores the profound influence of borrowed words on the development and evolution of the English language. Borrowing has enriched English vocabulary, enhanced stylistic diversity, and mirrored cultural exchanges across centuries. The study examines historical contexts, categories of borrowings, and their adaptation into English grammar and pronunciation, while also analyzing modern sources and trends in linguistic borrowing. It highlights the dynamic role of English as both a borrower and lender of words in a globalized world. The findings underscore the importance of borrowed words in reflecting cultural interactions and their significance in understanding English as a global language.
Author: Ulviyya Zamanova
Institution: Nakhchivan State University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404957720