One explanation for the creation of new words such as "selfie" is that language changes occur because of the need to
A) be trendy
B) undermine the arbitrary nature of language
C) talk about new inventions or ideas
D) bow to the power of the media

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The creation of new words often occurs to describe new inventions or ideas. In this case, the term "selfie" was coined to describe a new phenomenon of taking a photo of oneself with a smartphone camera.

One Explanation for the Creation of New Words Such as "Selfie