COGNITIVE METAPHORS AND LINGUACULTURAL SYMBOLS IN TOPONYMS (A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES)
Keywords:
toponymy, cognitive metaphor, linguocultural, symbolic meaning, national identity, conceptualizationAbstract
This paper explores how cognitive metaphors and linguocultural symbols are embodied in toponyms of English and Uzbek languages. As linguistic signs deeply rooted in history and culture, place names reflect the conceptualizations, values, and experiences of a nation. Using a cognitive linguistic framework, the study analyzes metaphorical and symbolic meanings in both languages, examining their role in shaping national identity. The comparative approach reveals that English toponyms tend to emphasize physical environment, function, and social structure, while Uzbek toponyms are more symbolically and spiritually motivated, reflecting harmony with nature and cultural traditions.
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