A STUDY OF SEMANTIC SHIFTS IN MODERN INDONESIAN VOCABULARY
Keywords:
Semantic shift, Indonesian language, lexical change, meaning, sociolinguistics, language evolutionAbstract
This study investigates semantic shifts occurring in modern Indonesian vocabulary due to social, cultural, and technological changes. By analyzing selected lexical items from digital media, youth slang, and political discourse, this paper categorizes the types of semantic changes—such as narrowing, broadening, amelioration, and pejoration—that affect word meanings. The data was collected from online platforms, news articles, and social interactions, and analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. Findings indicate that semantic shifts are often driven by internet culture, generational language innovation, and sociopolitical dynamics. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how language evolves in response to contemporary realities
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