CORONAVIRUS NEOLOGISMS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

  Людмила Вашека, Марія Колесник (Київ, Україна) |    Завантажити статтю

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way the world lives. Countries across the globe have restricted international travel, imposed lockdowns and set in place rules and regulations to contain the spread of the highly infectious disease. As millions stay indoors in quarantine, there has been a simultaneous surge in the popularity of video conferencing platforms like Zoom, home-cooking videos on YouTube and DIY tutorials on how to cut your own hair or bake your own bread without yeast. Stepping out, when absolutely necessary, is also done with the security of hand sanitizers and face masks. Indeed, the coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives - it has even changed the way we speak.