INTRODUCING LINGUAMORPHOSIS: A NEW CONCEPT FOR REAL-TIME LANGUAGE CONTACT AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

This paper analyzes the connections between language, identity, and cultural resilience within the global linguistic ecosystem, linking these themes to the concept of Linguamorphosis. It examines how communities adapt to the challenges of language contact and revitalization through a multifaceted approach to linguistic ecology, illustrating the dynamic processes of language change and identity formation in response to social and cultural shifts. By analyzing a case study of Pashto morphological borrowing, this research highlights the socio-cultural aspects of language maintenance, the phenomenon of linguistic borrowing, and the impact of globalization on local languages and the developmental process. Incorporating the concept of Linguamorphosis enriches the understanding of these dynamics. Linguamorphosis refers to the transformative processes that languages undergo as they adapt and evolve in response to social and environmental changes. The exploration of linguistic ecosystems, coupled with the idea of Linguamorphosis, emphasizes the need for adaptive strategies in language sustainability. While languages may borrow elements from others, the essence of their identity and the cultural narratives they carry must remain intact. This research seeks to contribute to the broader discourse on language sustainability, advocating for a balanced approach where languages evolve without losing their core distinctiveness.