Inclination of Persian Speaker's Linguistic Behavior towards Hidden Language

Document Type : Original Article

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Ph.D. in linguistics, Institute for Humanities Sciences and Cultural Studies
Abstract
The verbal communication of young people in society, influenced by social factors, institutionalizes a new category called secret(hidden) language (argot). Through studying this language the meaning of the word taboo and sacred concepts are identified. The increase of using such language leads to "linguistic anarchy". This article tries to study the terms and words used by young people, as well as to look at the history of the similar researches.

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