SEMANTIC FEATURES OF JEWELRY TERMS IN ENGLISH

Authors

  • Sapayeva Zulayho Sherzodovna,Yakubova Oybibi Atabekovna Teacher, Urgench Innovation University,Teacher, Urgench Innovation University

Keywords:

jewelry terminology, semantics, cultural linguistics, metaphor, connotation

Abstract

This article explores the semantic characteristics of jewelry terminology in English. The study examines the etymology, metaphorical use, and cultural connotations of jewelry-related lexemes, aiming to identify how these terms evolve and function in different communicative contexts. The findings suggest that jewelry terms not only reflect material objects but also encapsulate complex layers of meaning related to identity, emotion, status, and social rituals.

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2025-06-19

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Sapayeva Zulayho Sherzodovna,Yakubova Oybibi Atabekovna. (2025). SEMANTIC FEATURES OF JEWELRY TERMS IN ENGLISH. Ethiopian International Multidisciplinary Research Conferences, 290–294. Retrieved from https://www.eijmr.org/conferences/index.php/eimrc/article/view/967

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2025: Ethiopian International Multidisciplinary Research Conferences

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