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RACIAL AND ETHNIC EUPHEMISMS AS MEANS OF IMPLEMENTING THE PRINCIPLE OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS IN MODERN ENGLISH
- Authors: Belova A.V.1
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Affiliations:
- Moscow State Linguistic University
- Issue: No 8(889) (2024)
- Pages: 17-24
- Section: Linguistics
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2542-2197/article/view/298471
- ID: 298471
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Abstract
The article is concerned with the study of Modern English racial and ethnic euphemisms which are examined in terms of their semantic and structural peculiarities, as well as ways and means of creation. The author also explores the reasons for the emergence of a large number of such politically correct lexical units. The research suggests that euphemisms under analysis serve as a tool of self-identification for various racial and ethnic groups and are designed to promote equality and inclusivity.
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Anna Vladimirovna Belova
Moscow State Linguistic University
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Email: gingerhead@list.ru
PhD (Philology), Associate Professor of the Department of English Lexicology Faculty of the English Language Moscow State Linguistic University
Russian FederationReferences
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