Keywords
American English, Media influence, Language change, Digital communication, Internet slang, Neologisms, Language evolution.
Abstract
This paper explores how media and technology have influenced the development of the American English language, focusing on lexical, phonological, and syntactic changes. Using a combination of historical analysis and content review from digital platforms, the study reveals how modern communication channels shape and accelerate language change in the United States.
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