Anglicisms in the Albanian language: Integration, influence and language preservation
Anglicisms in the Albanian language: Integration, influence and language preservation

Summary/Abstract: This study analyses the integration and influence of English loanwords, or Anglicisms, in the Albanian language, with a focus on their historical evolution, domains of usage, and sociolinguistic impact. It begins by situating Albanian within the Indo-European language family, embedding the discussion within the larger historical context of influences from Latin, Greek, Slavic, and Turkish. The study identifies two major waves of the assimilation of Anglicisms: the post-World War II era and the post-1990 socio-political transition following the collapse of communism. Anglicisms are categorised based on their infiltration into domains such as technology, business, sports, and media, while their adaptation to Albanian phonological and morphological structures is also analysed. The study also evaluates the level of acceptance of Anglicisms, drawing on data from dictionaries, media, and daily communication. While Anglicisms enrich the Albanian lexicon, concerns arise regarding their impact on linguistic identity, particularly as media and social trends contribute to their usage. The study emphasises the need to balance linguistic adaptation with preservation by encouraging the use of Albanian equivalents where possible and standardising essential loanwords.

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