Reflection of People’s Lifestyles in Linguistic Anthropocentric Paradigms
Abstract
This paper explores how people’s lifestyles are reflected within linguistic anthropocentric paradigms, emphasizing the central role of human experience in shaping language. Anthropocentrism frames language as a dynamic system through which individuals negotiate identities, communicate cultural norms, and establish social hierarchies. Adopting insights from cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis, the study examines the conceptualization processes that encode lifestyle values into everyday speech, metaphors, and broader discursive practices. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which cultural concepts, identity markers, and social structures manifest in lexical choices and communicative strategies. The analysis highlights how metaphors, identity expressions, and discourse patterns serve as windows into a community’s lifestyle priorities and norms, revealing the interplay between language, cognition, and socio-cultural contexts. Finally, the paper underscores the significance of recognizing power dynamics, globalization, and cultural exchanges in shaping contemporary representations of lifestyle. By considering human-centric language processes, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of how linguistic practices both mirror and mold the lived experiences of individuals and groups, ultimately underscoring the inseparability of language and culture.
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Anthropocentrism, lifestyles, linguistic representationHow to Cite
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