Methods of Forming Arabic Terms in the Context of Media Language

Abstract

Specific terms in the media field play an important role in ensuring accurate, clear, and effective communication. To meet current needs and demands, all kinds of languages will face different obstacles of change and development from various aspects in order to satisfy present needs. The formation of media terminology in Arabic is not an exception to the numerous obstacles that must be surmounted.  There are certain methods that need to be examined for a term to be appropriate for the concept of Arabic language structure. The purpose of this study is to identify and examine how Arabic terms are formed in the media language context quoted from the Mustalahat I‘lamiah dictionary. This study was conducted qualitatively through the content analysis approach to collect  study data. The study’s findings indicate that Ishtiqaq (derivation), Tarkib, Al-nahat, Ta’rib, and Sawabiq wa Lawahiq are some of the most common ways to form a terminology in the Arabic language. It is anticipated that this study will advance the topic of Arabic terminology, particularly in the context of media language framework. The importance of accurate and consistent terms in the media field would certainly help strengthened the role of the Arabic language as a relevant and effective tool  of communication in this era of globalization.