THE EXPRESSION OF THE CONCEPT OF HOMELAND IN THE UZBEK LANGUAGE: A LINGUOCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

This study delves into the linguistic representation of "homeland" within the Uzbek language, utilizing a linguocultural approach. By integrating theories from cognitive linguistics and cultural studies, the research pinpoints the lexical, idiomatic, and conversational components that shape the Uzbek cultural concept of homeland. The analysis investigates how language serves to preserve and transmit traditional values, shared memories, and national identity. Using examples from folklore, literature, and political conversations, the article explores how the Uzbek language reflects the complex feelings, moral values, and symbolic meanings associated with the concept of homeland.