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The role of dictionaries in language change

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Language is dynamic, constantly evolving to reflect the needs, values, and experiences of its speakers. In this context, dictionaries hold a unique role—not only as reference tools but also as gatekeepers, influencers, and mirrors of linguistic change. Over time, the approach to compiling dictionaries has shifted, and today, dictionaries not only reflect changes in language but often play a role in shaping them. This article explores how dictionaries document language change, legitimize new vocabulary, and affect the pace and acceptance of linguistic innovation

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14210369

Authors: Abduraxmanova, Zilola, Bebitboyeva, Madina

Institutions: Jizzakh branch of the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek, National University of Uzbekistan

Language: English

Topic: Lexicography and Language Studies

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6911838608

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