Linguistic Assessment of Lexical Reduplication Mechanisms in Kinship Terms Across Selected Varieties of Punjabi: A Corpus-Driven Study

Abstract

This study examines lexical reduplication in familial terms across five Punjabi varieties (Majhi, Doabi, Rangri, Pahari, and Gojri) using Abbi’s (1992) framework. Key patterns include full (MunddyMunddy, camaraderie), partial (NanNna, rhythmic affection), and compound reduplication (PyynPrawan, unity). Novel types, such as metaphorical reduplication (KurriChiiri, innocence), highlight cultural depth absent in English. The proposed Relational Reduplication Model (RRM) extends existing frameworks, bridging theoretical gaps and contributing to linguistic typology and cultural studies. This work enriches Punjabi linguistics by documenting familial terms, offering insights for comparative studies and NLP applications.