NATIONAL VALUES AS REFLECTED IN LEXICAL TERMS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Аннотация

Language is a powerful medium through which societies express and preserve their cultural identity and values. Lexical items—words and phrases—are not merely tools for communication but are also carriers of national consciousness, worldviews, and societal norms. This article explores how national values are embedded in the English language, analyzing lexical choices and idiomatic expressions that reflect the cultural ethos of English-speaking societies, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. Examples are drawn from everyday vocabulary, idioms, proverbs, and socio-political terminology to illustrate the deep interconnectionbetween national values and language. Keywords: national consciousness, idioms, cultural ethos, proverbs, and socio-political terminology, English-speaking societies.