Understanding name-based neologisms
The paper deals with neologisms based on proper names. It traces the main mechanisms by which such neologisms are formed, namely metonymic shift of meaning, affixation and blending. The creation and stability of neologisms depends on factors such as the cultural and political context. Examples in su...
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| Language: | English |
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Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Studies in Linguistics, Culture, and FLT |
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| Online Access: | http://silc.shu.bg/images/issues/2016/SILC_2016_1_065-077_13_EN.pdf |