This article investigates the formation and semantic nuances of ecological neologisms across different linguistic and cultural contexts. By comparing newly coined terms related to environmental change in English, Spanish, and Japanese, we explore how language-specific structures, cultural values, and environmental priorities influence the creation and interpretation of these terms. Our analysis reveals significant variations in the morphological processes, metaphorical frameworks, and underlying conceptualizations embedded within ecological neologisms, highlighting the crucial role of linguistic and cultural diversity in shaping environmental discourse.

Ecological neologisms, comparative linguistics, environmental discourse

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