Significance of Loanwords
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Keywords

Linguistics
Lexicology
Language contact
Etymology
Cultural globalization

DOI

10.26689/jcer.v6i1.2897

Submitted : 2021-12-13
Accepted : 2021-12-28
Published : 2022-01-12

Abstract

The existence of loanwords, whose emergence has a profound connection with cultural globalization, is undoubtedly obliged to be valued. This phenomenon of linguistic integration can be appreciated everywhere in all major languages which are still widely spoken. However, this has led to the resistance of some nationalist linguists, who advocate the purity of their respective languages. Nevertheless, the purported “linguistic purity” is a false concept unquestionably. The lexical interflow is undoubtedly of irreplaceable significance, which can never be denied. Cultural diversity is absolutely the unchangeable mainstream. With this mindset, the world will be harmonious with a sense of freedom to bathe in light of tolerance and empathy.

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