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September 10, 2025Deleted Journal

Implications of Speech Situations, Modernity and Anti-Proverbs in Nigeria

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The study highlights how proverbs in Nigeria are respected dimensions of language, yet increasingly influenced by modern speech situations.
Proverbs, originally esteemed, face challenges from anti-proverbs and modern interpretations, complicating their meanings.
This examination utilizes data from staff and students at a Nigerian tertiary institution to understand these linguistic dynamics.
The implications of misunderstanding proverbs are significant, highlighting the tension between cultural integrity and modern influences.

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Analysis reveals how modernity and speech situations influence the understanding of proverbs, suggesting cultural shifts.

Ògúnṣíji et al. (2025) studied this question.

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