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Journal : Jurnal Arbitrer

Adjectives as Cultural Mirrors: Exploring Semantic Nuances in Bengkulu Malay Rustinar, Eli; Kusmiarti, Reni
Jurnal Arbitrer Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : Masyarakat Linguistik Indonesia Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ar.12.4.567-581.2025

Abstract

This study delves into the intricate semantic nuances of adjectives within the Bengkulu Malay Language (bMB), positing that they function beyond simple denotative descriptions to profoundly reflect speakers’ attitudes, emotions, and ingrained cultural identity. Recognizing the critical role of semantics in analyzing the distinctions between literal and connotative meanings, the research employed a rigorous qualitative descriptive methodology. Data were meticulously extracted from written bMB texts, specifically drawing its primary data from the comprehensive book “Pernak-pernik Bahaso Kito Bengkulu”. The analysis is conducted using distributional techniques to analyze the context of the sentences. The investigation successfully identified and classified 166 unique adjectives, categorizing them into three significant dimensions of meaning nuances: 56 adjectives exhibiting emotional nuances, 55 reflecting social nuances, and another 55 imbued with cultural nuances. This detailed classification underscores that bMB adjectives are not merely linguistic labels but critical linguistic tools that embody the community’s local wisdom, communal values, and the deep, symbiotic relationship between language and culture. The findings carry substantial implications, contributing significantly to linguistic and semantic theory by providing empirical evidence for the rich connotative potential of regional languages. This research underscores the crucial role of semantic analysis in understanding and preserving the Bengkulu Malay language, a vital component of Indonesia’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage, and advocates for its continued study and preservation.
Co-Authors ., Mahdijaya Abdi Kanizar Adi Asmara Adinda Nrmalita Sari Adinda Nurmalita Sari Agung Hardi Pranata Agustina, Manila Akbar, Dandi Ali Ibrahim Alisha Putri Setiani Alisha Putri Setiani Alodia, Celi Amerza, Rezki Ami Bunga Wulandari Amin, Imam Ahmad Angraini, Atika Ledia Antini, Melia Anugrah, Raffli Dwi Anugrah, Trisna Ar, Rosmita Arumningrum, Bunga Darma Asmara, Adi Bambang Adi Putra Boyke Nugroho Bunga Wulandari, Ami Candika Candika Deka Darsi Dewi Kusumaningsih Dhari Nabila Putri, Widyah Edhar, Zeter Eli Rustinar Eli Rustinar Elintia Hanifah Eloudia, Rinse Elyusra Elyusra Elyusra Elyusra Elyusra Endah Nur Hasanah Ervan Husean Eti Marda Yanti Eva Yuliyanti Florentina, Vitria Elva Frastio Adi Nugroho Gunawan, Hafiz Hakim, Man Hakim, Man Hasbullah, Ahmad Hasibuan, Anim Hasmi Suyuthi Hasmi Suyuthie Helmarini, Helmarini Heryanti, Justya Hidayat, Tomi Hildayani Hilyati Milla Indah Ayu Fransiska Intan Oktapioni Ira Yuaniati Ira Yuniarti Ira Yuniati Ira Yuniati Jelita Zakaria Justya Heryanti Kartika, Cindy Kirani, Indah Krisnando Nathanael, Garcia Lisdayanti, Septina Loliek Kania Atmaja Lorezki Lorezki Mahdijaya, Mahdijaya - Mamnun, Hairo Man Hakim Manjato, Ajat Maya, Yestri Mella Endah Sepdiana Meri Susanti Metri Siska Ananda Putri Minanda, Tania Mustika, Milla Natalia, Nela Novita Sari, Elisa Paulina, Yanti Pramita, Widi Inda Puspita Sari, Intan Putri, Dwi Adesi Putri, Qikka Anisya Ade Putri, Wellsi Yolanda Rahmawati, Febiana Resma Neli Reva Junita Sari Ririn Rahmayanti Risti Yuni Ronaldo Ronaldo Rudi Hardianto Rusmawati, Amik Rustinar, Eli Rustinar, Eli Sadjijo, Priyono Sahputra, Eka Sahrullah, Sahrull Sakroni Sakroni Sakroni Sari, Idha Sari, Jeni Padila Nopita Septina Lisdayanti Setiani, Alisha Putri Sindy Monika, Sindy Monika Soslidiarti, Soslidiarti Subandrio, Subandrio Subianto Tarmizi Tienezia Friska Hamidah Titi Darmi Vivi RK Wahyu Kemala Putri Wellsi Yolanda Putri Widi Inda Pramita Wihnata, Andre Wulandari Wulandari Wulandari, Ami Bunga Wulandari, Yetri Yanti Paulina Yanti Paulina Yinka Kerina Yuentie Sova Puspidalia, Yuentie Sova Yuniarti, Ira Yuniati, Ira Yuniati, Ira - Yusmiarti, Anika