CONCEPTUAL AND AXIOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION OF METAPHORS IN UZBEK ECOLOGICAL DISCOURSE
Abstract
This article examines the theoretical foundations of ecological metaphors within the framework of Uzbek linguistics, employing conceptual and discursive approaches. In addition to interpreting metaphor as a semantic phenomenon, the study explores its cognitive and axiological dimensions. The findings demonstrate that ecological metaphors in the Uzbek language are structured around anthropomorphic, axiological, and dramatic models, and highlight their significant role in shaping ecological consciousness.
Keywords
ecological metaphor, conceptual modeling, axiology, ecological discourse, semantic shift, environmental awareness.
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