The Effect of Linguistic Globalization on Nigerian Semantic Domains: A Case Study of Borrowed Terminology
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Background of the Study
Linguistic globalization has accelerated in the 21st century, affecting languages worldwide through the influx of borrowed terminology. In Nigeria, contact with global media and international commerce has led to the adoption of foreign words and expressions, particularly in technical, commercial, and cultural domains (Okeke, 2023). This study examines how borrowed terminology is integrated into Nigerian semantic domains, reshaping meaning and language use. Borrowed terms are often adapted to fit local phonological and morphological patterns, resulting in hybrid expressions that carry both original and localized meanings (Afolabi, 2024). The research analyzes corpora from media, advertisements, and academic texts to trace semantic shifts resulting from language contact. By evaluating the processes of lexical borrowing and semantic adaptation, the study aims to understand the impact of globalization on Nigerian language, and how these changes influence cultural identity and communication practices (Chinwe, 2025).
Statement of the Problem
Despite growing evidence of lexical borrowing in Nigerian language, there is limited research on its semantic impact. Existing studies often document the presence of borrowed terminology without examining how these words alter existing semantic domains or create new ones (Okeke, 2023). This gap hinders our understanding of the broader implications of globalization on Nigerian semantics and cultural identity. Without systematic analysis, the potential for meaning divergence or convergence in various domains remains unclear. This study seeks to address these issues by analyzing borrowed terminology and its influence on semantic domains in Nigeria (Afolabi, 2024).
Objectives of the Study
- To document instances of borrowed terminology in Nigerian texts.
- To analyze how these terms are semantically adapted.
- To evaluate the impact on cultural and linguistic identity.
Research Questions
- What borrowed terms are prevalent in Nigerian semantic domains?
- How are these terms adapted semantically?
- What effects do they have on language and identity?
Significance of the Study
This study is significant as it explores the impact of linguistic globalization on Nigerian language by examining borrowed terminology. The insights will benefit linguists and cultural policymakers by clarifying how global influences reshape semantic domains and affect cultural identity (Okeke, 2023; Chinwe, 2025).
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study is limited to the analysis of borrowed terminology in selected Nigerian texts and media.
Definitions of Terms
- Semantic Domains: Areas of meaning within a language.
- Borrowed Terminology: Words or expressions adopted from other languages.
- Linguistic Globalization: The spread of language features due to global communication.
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