SYMBOLIC UNITS IN ENGLISH DIGITAL TEXTS: THEIR LINGUISTIC FUNCTIONS IN SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Xalikova Dildora Normurodovna Assistant Teacher Nordic International University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18140741
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Abstract

The rapid expansion of digital communication has transformed howEnglish speakers construct meaning in online environments. This evolution haspopularized the use of symbolic units such as emoji, GIFs, reaction icons, hashtags,and expressive typographic forms which now function as essential elements ofdiscourse.

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Digital Communication and Language Linguistics Language Diversity and Identity Lexicography and Language Studies

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
3 January 2026