NATIONAL CLOTHING IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK CULTURES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE NAMES OF CLOTHING

Аннотация

National clothing plays a significant role in expressing cultural identity, historical legacy, and social norms in both English and Uzbek cultures. This study aims to compare the evolution and cultural importance of traditional attire in these two nations by examining historical records, dictionaries, and modern practices. We utilized explanatory dictionaries in both languages to define key clothing terms and analyze their social and symbolic roles. The results demonstrate how English traditional attire evolved from functional to ceremonial use, while Uzbek clothing retains a strong connection to national identity and craftsmanship. The study highlights the significance of national clothing as a form of cultural expression, emphasizing how it shapes and reflects the identity of both nations. KEYWORDS National clothing, culture, periods, blending, tunic, kilt, chopon, do‘ppi, explanatory dictionary.