LINGUO-SEMANTIC AND CULTU RAL INTERPRETATION OF THE HOMELAND CONCEPT IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK INTRODUCTION

Abstract

This article explores the linguo-semantic and cultural interpretation of the concept of “homeland” in English and Uzbek languages. It aims to identify how this concept is shaped, expressed, and understood within different linguistic and cultural frameworks. The study analyzes lexical units, phraseological expressions, and contextual meanings associated with the notion of homeland in both languages. By applying a comparative and interpretative approach, the research reveals both shared and distinctive features in the conceptualization of homeland. In English, the concept often emphasizes individual belonging, emotional attachment, and national identity, while in Uzbek it is more deeply connected with historical roots, collective memory, spiritual values, and a sense of sacred duty. The findings demonstrate that language serves as a key medium through which cultural values and national identity are encoded and transmitted. This research contributes to the broader field of linguoculturology by highlighting the interplay between language, culture, and cognition in shaping fundamental social concepts.