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Open AccessPublished: 20 February 2026

Gender Differences in Lexical Choices among Learners of English at the National University of Lesotho

Mpoi Mahao, Ntšoeu Seepheephe

Linguistic Exploration · 12–26 · 10.55121/le.v3i1.1007

Despite ongoing sociological research, there is no clear consensus on gender-based differences in language use, particularly in terms of lexical choices. This gap underscores the need for further research. The present study aims to contribute to this area by examining gender differences in the use of lexis among students at the

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Open AccessPublished: 20 October 2025

Linguistic Deviances as Stylistic Resources in the Nigerian Music Industry: A Semiotic Analysis of Adeleke’s “Funds” and Apata’s “Hustle”

Peter Oyewole Makinde, Precious Chinasa Onyenwe

Linguistic Exploration · 133-150 · 10.55121/le.v2i2.768

This study examined linguistic deviances (LDs) as stylistic resources in the Nigerian music industry, through a semiotic analysis of Adeleke’s “Funds” and Apata’s “Hustle”. Linguistic deviance, a hallmark of creative language use in artistic expression, is explored here as a deliberate semiotic act that encodes cultural, ideolog

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