THE CONCEPTION OF "CONCEPT" FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LINGUOCULTUROLOGY
Keywords:
Concept, Linguoculturology, Language, Culture, Conceptualization, Semantic, Pragmatic, Cultural Codes, Intercultural Communication.Abstract
This article explores the notion of "concept" within the framework of linguoculturology explores the notion of "concept" through the lens of linguoculturology, emphasizing the interplay between language and culture.It examines how concepts shape our understanding of the world and are influenced by cultural contexts also investigates how cultural contexts shape linguistic expressions and how concepts manifest across different languages.. The discussion includes definitions, examples, and the implications of conceptual frameworks in communication and intercultural interactions and by analyzing the relationship between language and culture, this study highlights the significance of concepts in understanding human cognition and communication.
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