NEOLOGISMS, BORROWINGS, AND HYBRID WORDS AS PRODUCTS OF GLOBAL INTERACTION
Keywords:
Neologism, hybrid words, borrowings, lexical sentences, nations, communities, global communicationAbstract
In the modern life of globalization, linguistic boundaries have become dramatically fluid, leading to rapid exchange and evolution of words across cultures and languages. This article is about explores the creation and spread of neologisms, borrowings, and hybrid words as direct outcomes of global interaction. Neologisms often emerge from technological innovation, social change, and cultural trends, reflecting society’s adaptation to new realities. Borrowings, on the other hand, illustrate linguistic exchange through cultural contact, trade, and media influence, as language incorporate foreign terms to fill lexical gaps or add expressive variety. Hybrid words – formed by combining elements from different linguistic identities in the global community. By examining these processes, the study highlights how globalization not only transforms communication but also fosters linguistic creativity and diversity. Ultimately, the rise of such word forms demonstrates that language is a dynamic, evolving system shaped by the interconnectedness of the modern world.
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