THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE ON BANKING TERMINOLOGY IN ENGLISH IN THE LANGUAGE SYSTEM
Keywords:
banking terminology, English LSP, terminology science, sociolinguistics, functional pragmatics, cognitive linguistics, structural semantics, financial sublanguage, globalization, terminological systemAbstract
This article examines English banking terminology through multiple theoretical lenses, conceptualizing it as a specialized sublanguage or Language for Special Purposes (LSP) shaped by globalization, precision requirements, and technological advancements. Key perspectives include terminology science, which delineates structural and semantic properties like polysemy and systemicity; sociolinguistic analysis of English's role as the global financial lingua franca; functional-pragmatic emphasis on clarity in professional operations; cognitive linguistics exploring metaphorical conceptualizations; and structural-semantic scrutiny of term formation. The discussion portrays banking terminology as a dynamic, adaptive system integral to interconnected financial discourse, balancing innovation with terminological stability.
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