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Semantic Changes in GEN-Z Vocabulary: A Comparative Study of TikTok Language Use M Ravly Pasya; Nailah Inaya Harahap; Nursetia Manalu; Rachel Angela Rosana Hutauruk; Meisuri Meisuri
Jurnal Pendidikan Kurikulum dan Pembelajaran Vol 1, No 2 (2025): Oktober 2025
Publisher : CV. Rayyan Dwi Bharata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57235/jpkp.v1i2.7323

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This qualitative descriptive study investigates the rapid process of semantic change (meaning change) within Generation Z's vocabulary, specifically driven by the social environment of the TikTok platform. The research was designed to systematically compare a word’s original, established meaning with its new digital use, addressing a key gap in current studies. Utilizing a purposive sample of public TikTok comments, the research applied a descriptive review, comparing the dictionary meanings of key lexical items (e.g., slay, cap, rizz, glow up) with their contextual usage to categorize the change based on established linguistic mechanisms. The results clearly show that Gen Z vocabulary is changing significantly. The review confirmed four primary categories of change: Broadening (expansion of meaning, e.g., Slay and Glow Up), Narrowing (specialization, e.g., Rizz), Amelioration (positive or lighter shift, e.g., Cap and Clingy), and Metaphorical Extension (shift to figurative use, e.g., Peak). This research concludes that TikTok acts like a powerful engine for language evolution, accelerating the diffusion of these semantic change. This speed is driven by Gen Z's functional need for words that are highly expressive, efficient, and clearly mark their social identity online.
Digital Humanities and Cultural Preservation Meisuri Meisuri
Social Studies and Humanities Journal (SOSHUM) Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Social Studies and Humanities Journal (SOSHUM)
Publisher : Penelitian dan Pengembangan Ilmu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62207/yr5yap50

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This research aims to investigate how digital humanities can help overcome bias and discrimination in cultural representation. The research method used is a systematic literature review, where various articles, journals and scientific publications related to the theme are systematically investigated. The research results show that digital humanities has great potential in reducing bias and discrimination in cultural representation through a variety of approaches, including the use of technology to re-engineer cultural narratives, digital data analysis to identify and reduce bias in datasets, and the provision of inclusive digital education to expand coverage. accurate cultural representation. This study concludes that digital humanities has a crucial role in improving cultural representation that is more diverse and inclusive, but challenges such as limited resources and rapid technological developments still need to be overcome to maximize the potential of digital humanities in overcoming bias and discrimination in cultural representation.