COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF VERBALIZERS OF THE CONCEPTUAL OPPOSITION "FRIEND-ENEMY"
Abstract
The conceptual opposition of "friend-enemy" serves as a fundamental framework in understanding interpersonal and intergroup dynamics. This article presents a comparative analysis of verbalizers associated with this dichotomy across different languages and cultures. By examining linguistic expressions, idiomatic phrases, and cultural narratives that encapsulate the friend-enemy opposition, we aim to uncover underlying social values, psychological constructs, and cultural variations. The findings highlight how language reflects and shapes perceptions of relationships, conflict, and cooperation, providing insights into the broader implications of this conceptual framework in social psychology and intercultural communication.
Keywords
Metaphoric, comtext, verbalizer, opposition, conceptualization.
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