THE CONCEPT: DEFINITION, SIGNIFICANCE, AND CLASSIFICATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1259/exy8ry15Keywords:
concept, worldview, cognition, linguoculturology, mentality.Abstract
This article explores the concept as a key cognitive and linguocultural unit that reflects the relationship between language, culture, and human consciousness. The concept is defined as a multi-layered mental structure that includes semantic, cultural, and emotional components. Its internal structure consists of conceptual, value-based, and figurative layers. The study emphasizes the role of concepts in expressing national mentality, categorizing human experience, and preserving cultural memory. It also outlines common classifications, such as universal vs. national and informational vs. figurative types. The findings show that concepts serve as an essential link between language and worldview and play a significant role in cognitive linguistics, linguoculturology, translation studies, and intercultural communication.
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