SOCIOLINGUISTIC INTERPRETATION OF YOUTH JARGON
Keywords:
youth jargon, sociolinguistics, language change, social identity, group solidarity, digital communication, slangAbstract
Youth jargon represents a dynamic layer of language that reflects the worldview, values,
and social identity of younger generations. From a sociolinguistic perspective, such jargon emerges as
a form of group solidarity, a marker of in-group belonging, and at the same time, a boundary that
separates young people from older generations. The study of youth jargon reveals not only linguistic
innovation but also broader cultural and social transformations, including the impact of digital
communication, globalization, and popular culture. This research emphasizes the role of youth jargon
as both a linguistic phenomenon and a sociocultural indicator that highlights processes of identity
construction, social stratification, and language change in modern society
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