A SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF HONORIFICS IN ISOKO LANGUAGE
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This study investigates honorific titles in the Isoko language, examining their meaning and usage within the cultural context of the Isoko community. Utilizing Brown and Levinson's Politeness Theory as a theoretical framework, the research employs a
qualitative approach, analyzing linguistic data collected from existing articles, literature and research studies on the Isoko language. The findings reveal that Isoko honorifics serve as a crucial politeness strategy, fostering social harmony, promoting community development, and preserving cultural heritage. The study identifies and categorizes various types of honorifics, including traditional titles, occupational titles, community leader titles, spiritual leader titles, and honorary titles. These titles underscore the Isoko community's emphasis on skills, hard work, and contributions to communal well-being, highlighting their role in maintaining social order and preserving cultural identity
qualitative approach, analyzing linguistic data collected from existing articles, literature and research studies on the Isoko language. The findings reveal that Isoko honorifics serve as a crucial politeness strategy, fostering social harmony, promoting community development, and preserving cultural heritage. The study identifies and categorizes various types of honorifics, including traditional titles, occupational titles, community leader titles, spiritual leader titles, and honorary titles. These titles underscore the Isoko community's emphasis on skills, hard work, and contributions to communal well-being, highlighting their role in maintaining social order and preserving cultural identity
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