THE PRAGMATIC ASPECT OF MILITARY NEWSPAPER TERMINOLOGY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66345/stj.v3i3.4462Keywords:
military terminology,, newspaper discourse,, pragmatics, semantics, connotation,, media language, ideology.Abstract
this article examines the pragmatic functions of military terminology in newspaper discourse, focusing on how lexical choices shape meaning, convey stance, and influence reader perception. It analyzes semantic nuances, context-dependent interpretations, and sociocultural connotations of military terms in press coverage, highlighting their communicative strategies and ideological implications within political, security, and conflict-related journalism.
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