The socio-pragmatic analysis of Amharic euphemisms of sexual organs and sexual acts

People are afraid, ashamed, and disgusted to use taboo terms in public. Euphemisms, on the other hand, are figurative speeches that exclude offensive words. The benefits of politeness are promoted. The current study attempts to provide a socio-pragmatic analysis of Amharic euphemisms of sexual organ...

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Main Authors: Bamlaku Endegena Zegeye, Samuel Handamo Godisso, Endalew Assefa Temesegen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Cogent Social Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2023.2231620
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