Etymology and Semantic Change of Words of Nautical Professions
Niemi, Niiko (2024-04-29)
Etymology and Semantic Change of Words of Nautical Professions
(29.04.2024)
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Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on:
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024042923933
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024042923933
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In this thesis I examine a set of words used for contemporary nautical professions. I research the word
formation and etymology of these words and their possible semantic changes by comparing their
original meanings to their current meanings. The purpose of the thesis is to determine whether the
meanings of these words have changed and shifted from the nautical semantic domain to other
semantic domains.
The investigation into the origins of the words primarily relied on the online version of the Oxford
English Dictionary. Three other online English dictionaries were used to compare the meanings of the
words: the Cambridge Dictionary, The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, and the
Merriam-Webster. Semantic changes are discussed according to Wilkins' (1996) conception model of
semantic change.
The research findings indicate that words originally referring to specific nautical professions have not
undergone significant semantic change. The words that are not related to maritime activities have
acquired more diverse meanings, with some transitioning from their original semantic domain to
another.
formation and etymology of these words and their possible semantic changes by comparing their
original meanings to their current meanings. The purpose of the thesis is to determine whether the
meanings of these words have changed and shifted from the nautical semantic domain to other
semantic domains.
The investigation into the origins of the words primarily relied on the online version of the Oxford
English Dictionary. Three other online English dictionaries were used to compare the meanings of the
words: the Cambridge Dictionary, The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, and the
Merriam-Webster. Semantic changes are discussed according to Wilkins' (1996) conception model of
semantic change.
The research findings indicate that words originally referring to specific nautical professions have not
undergone significant semantic change. The words that are not related to maritime activities have
acquired more diverse meanings, with some transitioning from their original semantic domain to
another.