Lexical Representation of the Concept ‘Wealth’
Keywords:
wealth, lexical representation, english language, cultural linguistics, lexical semantics, economic status, societal attitudes, corpus analysis, connotations, cultural narrativesAbstract
In communities, the idea of "wealth" is highly significant, frequently signifying not just material wealth but also social standing and cultural values. This study explores how the term "wealth" is lexically represented in the English language, looking at related metaphors, semantic domains, and cultural connotations. The study finds and examines the main vocabulary terms and expressions connected to wealth using a corpus of varied texts from the 19th century to the present, including literary works, newspapers, scholarly journals, and internet forums. Common vocabulary terms like "rich," "affluent," "prosperous," and "opulent" are revealed by the research, which also examines how wealth is symbolically understood in relation to physical space, objects, and natural events. The study offers a thorough grasp of the linguistic representation of wealth and how it affects cultural norms and societal views.
