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From past to present: Exploring semantic change in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic address terms

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Last updated: 27 Dec 2024

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Historical linguistics
Semantics

Abstract

Language change is an inevitable and natural phenomenon, and address terms (ATs) in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) are no exception. This study explored how 40 commonly used ATs have changed over time. It relied on historical data from Spitta (1880, 1883), Spiro (1895, 1923), Parkinson (1985), and Hinds & Badawi (1986), along with responses from a Google Forms questionnaire completed by 60 participants. The results show that the main type of change is semantic broadening, where the meanings of ATs have expanded to include more inclusive and versatile uses. This linguistic shift is influenced by cultural values that focus on solidarity rather than hierarchy, and the breakdown of class barriers, especially following the 1952 Revolution, creating a more equal system of address. By highlighting the interplay between language and society, the study offers valuable insights for educators and language professionals aiming to develop culturally relevant and effective teaching materials.

DOI

10.21608/jltmin.2024.395514

Keywords

Semantic change, address terms, Egyptian Colloquial Arabic

Authors

First Name

Saudi

Last Name

Sadiq

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Affiliation

Department of English, Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages), Minia University, Minia, Egypt

Email

saudi.sadiq@mu.edu.eg

City

Minia

Orcid

0000-0003-4491-4130

First Name

Naglaa Ahmed

Last Name

Awny

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of English, Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages), Minia University, Minia, Egypt

Email

naglaa.abdelazeem@mu.edu.eg

City

Minia

Orcid

0009-0003-5140-9420

Volume

11

Article Issue

4

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51923

Issue Date

2024-10-01

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2024-12-05

Publish Date

2024-10-01

Page Start

64

Page End

99

Print ISSN

2735-4520

Online ISSN

2735-4539

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https://jltmin.journals.ekb.eg/article_395514.html

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1,567

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Journal of Languages and Translation

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https://jltmin.journals.ekb.eg/

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From past to present: Exploring semantic change in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic address terms

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27 Dec 2024