Semantic groups of neologisms

We can point out several semantics groups when we analyze the group of neologisms connected with computerization, and here we can mention the words used:

a) to denote different types of computers, e.g. PC, super-computer, multi-user, neuro-computer (analogue of a human brain);

b) to denote parts of computers, e.g. hardware, software, monitor, display, screen, keyboard.

c) to denote computer languages, e.g. BASIC, Algol, FORTRAN etc.

d) to denote notions connected with work on computers, e.g. computerman, computerization, to computerize.

With the development of social activities neologisms appeared as well, e.g. youthquake – тривожн1сть серед молод1, pussy-footer – пол1тик, який 1де на компроміси Euromarket, Еurodollar, Europarliament, Europol and other neologisms connected with European Community (Common Market).

In connection with criminalization of towns in the UK voluntary groups assisting the police were formed where dwellers of the neighbourhood are joined. These groups are called neighbour, watch, home, watch. Criminal wear stocking masks not to be recognized.

The higher society has neologisms in their speech, such as: dial-a-meal (замовлення їжі з ресторану по телефону з доставкою на дім), dial-a-taxi (замовлення таксі по телефону) and others.

In the language of teenagers there are such words as: Drugs! (OK!), sweat (біг на довгі дистанції), task (домашній твір) etc.

There are different semantic groups of neologisms belonging to everyday life:

a) food, e.g. macrobiotics (raw vegetables, crude rice), longlife milk, microwave stove, fridge-freezer, hamburgers.

b) clothing, e.g. slimster (one-peace bathing suit), string (miniscule bikini), hipster (trousers or skirt when the belt on hips), completenic (a long sweater for trousers), sweatnik (a long jacket), pants-skirt (combination of mini-skirt and pants), bloomers (lady’s sports trousers).