Nineteenth-Century Neology: What New Words Beg, Borrow, and Build

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Neologism emerged as a response to cultural changes in Victorian literature, showcasing the evolution of language.
Censorship played a role in shaping new expressions, leading to a diversity of linguistic borrowings.
Analysis centers on how neologism and linguistic borrowings influenced literature during the long nineteenth century.
Findings highlight the interplay between language and cultural identity through the study of neologism.

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This themed issue uncovers neologism and linguistic borrowings in Victorian literature, suggesting new words reflect cultural shifts.

Rangarajan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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