Assistant Professor, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Imam Ali University.
Abstract
Vocabulary in any language develops through both formal and informal processes. A primary driver of informal word formation is the need for new terms among diverse groups, from poets to specialists. In the Persian language, military forces have been particularly influential in this regard. To meet the demands of combat and defense, they have informally created and popularized a vast lexicon, demonstrating the language's dynamism and capacity for expressing complex military concepts. However, the military's power to popularize language is a double-edged sword. While it has enriched Persian, the lack of oversight can also lead to the spread of inappropriate or poorly constructed terms. Therefore, a more serious and scientific approach to this phenomenon is now essential to guide its impact and preserve the language's integrity.
Irvani,M R , Hosseinaei,Y and Ahmadi,M . (2025). Informal word choice and word formation (in text and verbally) of the armed forces. Studies in Language, Literature, and Strategic Discourse, 4(2), 1-34.
MLA
Irvani,M R , , Hosseinaei,Y , and Ahmadi,M . "Informal word choice and word formation (in text and verbally) of the armed forces", Studies in Language, Literature, and Strategic Discourse, 4, 2, 2025, 1-34.
HARVARD
Irvani M R, Hosseinaei Y, Ahmadi M. (2025). 'Informal word choice and word formation (in text and verbally) of the armed forces', Studies in Language, Literature, and Strategic Discourse, 4(2), pp. 1-34.
CHICAGO
M R Irvani, Y Hosseinaei and M Ahmadi, "Informal word choice and word formation (in text and verbally) of the armed forces," Studies in Language, Literature, and Strategic Discourse, 4 2 (2025): 1-34,
VANCOUVER
Irvani M R, Hosseinaei Y, Ahmadi M. Informal word choice and word formation (in text and verbally) of the armed forces. SLLSD. 2025;4(2):1-34 (In Persian).
