Lexicogenic matrices and institutional roles of U.S. military jargon
Specialized lexis used by American military personnel includes an official technolect, technical nomenclatures, tactical codes, as well as an abundant, diversified jargon. The latter is spontaneously created by the members of military units, and relies on several lexicogenic matrices, which we attem...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.openedition.org/lexis/1179 |