An Investigation of Digital Neologisms in Nigerian Social Media: A Case Study of Twitter Hashtag Movements
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Background of the study
Digital neologisms have become a defining feature of online communication, reflecting the rapid pace of cultural and social change. In Nigeria, Twitter hashtag movements have emerged as influential platforms for lexical innovation. Users employ hashtags not only to categorize content but also to coin new words and expressions that encapsulate evolving social and political sentiments (Ibrahim, 2023). These neologisms often spread quickly, gaining widespread acceptance and altering conventional language norms. This study investigates the emergence and propagation of digital neologisms within Nigerian Twitter hashtag movements. It explores the processes of word formation—such as blending, clipping, and affixation—and examines the sociocultural drivers behind these lexical innovations (Okafor, 2024). By analyzing a corpus of tweets associated with popular hashtag movements, the research aims to document the dynamic nature of digital neologisms and assess their impact on traditional language structures, offering insights into the transformative power of digital communication (Adebayo, 2023).
Statement of the problem
Although digital neologisms are a prominent aspect of Nigerian Twitter discourse, there is limited research on the mechanisms underlying their creation and dissemination. Existing studies tend to focus on the sociopolitical impact of hashtags rather than on the linguistic innovations they trigger (Chukwu, 2023). This gap hampers our understanding of how new lexical items are formed and normalized in digital spaces, limiting theoretical development in the field of digital linguistics (Ibrahim, 2023).
Objectives of the study
- To analyze digital neologisms in Nigerian Twitter hashtag movements.
- To identify the processes driving word formation in digital contexts.
- To evaluate the impact of these neologisms on traditional language norms.
Research questions
- What digital neologisms are prevalent in Nigerian Twitter hashtag movements?
- What mechanisms facilitate their creation and dissemination?
- How do these neologisms influence conventional vocabulary?
Significance of the study
This study is significant as it investigates the role of digital neologisms in shaping Nigerian social media language. The findings will contribute to our understanding of online lexical innovation and inform theoretical models of digital language evolution, benefiting linguists and digital media scholars (Ibrahim, 2023).
Scope and limitations of the study
Limited to Nigerian Twitter hashtag movements; it does not extend to other platforms or offline language practices.
Definitions of terms
- Neologisms: Newly coined words or expressions.
- Hashtag Movements: Organized social media campaigns using specific hashtags.
- Lexical Innovation: The process of generating new vocabulary.
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