Abstract
This article explores the concept as a key notion in linguoculturology, focusing on its structure, interpretation, and linguistic representation. The study reviews major theoretical approaches proposed by Russian and international scholars, highlighting the multidimensional nature of the concept as a cognitive, cultural, and linguistic phenomenon. Special attention is given to the three-layer structure of the concept (notional, imagery, and axiological) and its internal organization, including cognitive and perceptive imagery. Using the concept of “freedom” as an illustrative example, the article demonstrates how concepts are verbalized through various linguistic means such as lexical units, phraseological expressions, metaphors, and texts. The findings confirm that concepts function as complex mental constructs shaped by individual and collective experience and reflected in language and culture.References
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