THE LINGUOCULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF COVID-19 NEOLOGISMS IN UZBEK NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS THROUGH A DIACHRONIC CORPUS.
Keywords:
COVID-19, neologism, coronavirus,social distancing.Abstract
This article examines the linguocultural characteristics of COVID-19 neologisms in Uzbek newspaper publications, applying a diachronic corpus analysis. Grounded in the theoretical frameworks of Krishnamurthy (2010) and Štekauer (1998), the study explores how the pandemic catalyzed linguistic innovation in Uzbekistan. It identifies the prevalence of nouns, compounding, derivation, borrowing, and semantic shifts among the neologisms, highlighting their role in encapsulating new social realities. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis, the research reveals that Uzbek neologisms not only facilitated efficient crisis communication but also reinforced cultural values such as collectivism, state authority, and public health awareness. Borrowings from English and Russian, as well as adaptations within local linguistic norms, underscore Uzbekistan’s integration into global discourse while preserving national identity. The findings contribute to sociolinguistics by illustrating how global crises can drive linguistic and cultural transformations within specific socio-political contexts. Future research directions include expanding the scope to other media platforms to capture broader sociolinguistic impacts.
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