DIALECTAL VARIATIONS BY AGE IN NIGERIAN PIDGIN: A STUDY OF SAPELE, DELTA STATE
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Language and its users are intricately intertwined in a bi-directional relationship where each influences the other. Language is not merely a system of communication but a reflection of a society's beliefs, culture, identity, and ideology. It serves as a crucial tool for defining, classifying, and shaping the identity of people within a specific context. The characteristics and lifestyles of individuals profoundly impact the language they use, which in turn affects the language's evolution and function. This interplay highlights that the survival, growth, and development of a language are fundamentally driven by its users. This paper explores the dynamic relationship between language and its users, emphasizing how societal influences and individual behaviors shape linguistic practices and contribute to the language's development over time.
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Language and Society, Linguistic Influence, Language Development, Sociolinguistics, Cultural IdentityDownloads
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