A DIACHRONIC STUDY OF ORIENTATIONAL METAPHORS

• Mohistara Ibrohimjon qizi Yoqubova

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This article explores the diachronic development of orientational metaphors within the framework of cognitive linguistics. It examines how spatial orientations, including up–down, forward–backward, and center–periphery, are used to conceptualize abstract experiences across different historical periods. Particular attention is given to semantic change, embodied cognition, and the influence of sociocultural contexts on metaphorical expressions. The study highlights the importance of historical textual analysis, corpus-based investigation, and contextual interpretation in identifying continuity and transformation in metaphorical meanings.

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