Language plays a fundamental role in all aspects of human life, from the moment one wakes up to the time one closes their eyes at night. By nature, humans are social beings who interact through communication, and language in communication tends to vary, as seen in the speech community of Tanjung Village. Linguistic variation within a speech community reflects the social background, cultural context, and the dynamics of interaction between speakers and their interlocutors. This study, through a sociolinguistic lens, aims to describe the sociolect variations present in the utterances of the Tanjung Village community, highlighting the interconnection between language and the structure of social dynamics. This study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, and data were collected through observation. The data consist of utterances by various members of the community, including adults, teenagers, the elderly, and housewives. The primary source of data is the speech of local residents, gathered using the participatory observation, technique (Simak Bebas Libat Cakap), with the basic technique of tapping (sadap) supported with note-taking as an advanced technique. Data analysis is presented using an informal method. The results reveal the presence of diverse social language variations, including 3 acrolects, 5 basilects, 5 vulgar forms, 20 slang terms, 15 colloquialisms, 16 jargon terms, 11 argots, and 3 kens. These findings underscore the link between language and the dynamic social structure of the community, while also emphasizing the importance of preserving local linguistic forms.
Fadhilah et al. (Thu,) studied this question.