Linguacultural Analysis of Lexical Units of Wedding Traditions and Funeral Rites in English And Karakalpak Languages
Abstract
This article presents a linguacultural analysis of lexical units related to wedding traditions and funeral rites in English and Karakalpak languages. In particular, it explores how ritual vocabulary reflects cultural values, social relations, and collective worldview. On the one hand, English lexical units demonstrate a tendency toward standardization, institutionalization, and relative semantic neutrality. On the other hand, Karakalpak ritual vocabulary preserves strong connections with folklore, kinship systems, and emotional expression. Furthermore, the study shows that such lexical units’ function not only as nominative elements but also as carriers of symbolic meaning and cultural identity. Therefore, the findings confirm that ritual lexicon is both universal in function and culture-specific in meaning.