From a cognitive, linguistic, and cultural standpoint, this article investigates how cultural symbols impact anthropomorphism in language. The similarities and differences between anthropomorphic expressions in Uzbek and English are compared and analyzed. Anthropomorphism is understood as a fundamental cognitive process of human thought as well as a stylistic or artistic device. The study emphasizes how language, culture, belief, and historical experience are all interconnected. It also looks at contemporary examples of anthropomorphism in media, technology, politics, and advertising. The results show that anthropomorphism is a universal but culturally particular feature of human thought.

Anthropomorphism, cultural symbols, cognitive linguistics

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