This article presents a multilingual study of military terminology in Uzbek, Russian, and English through three interconnected dimensions: semantic fields, diachronic layers, and translation strategies. The study identifies the structural and semantic characteristics of military terms, proposes a three-zone diachronic model comprising current, transitional, and historical layers with corresponding translation strategies. The diachronic distribution demonstrates that the bulk of military terminology functions in active professional communication, although transitional and historical layers retain considerable importance. Equivalence analysis shows that while a substantial portion of terms possess full equivalents, a significant share requires partial, conditional, lacunar, or explanatory treatment. The study argues that military translation cannot rely on formal similarity alone; it must consider conceptual scope, legal status, institutional function, and historical context.
Semantic Fields, Diachronic Layers, And Translation Strategies: A Multilingual Study of Military Terminology
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