Structural organization of the concept “holiday”

Doklady Bashkirskogo Universiteta. 2017. Volume 2. No. 2. pp. 266-270.

Authors


Kasymova O.*
Bashkir State University
32 Zaki Validi Street, 450074 Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
Generozova V.
Bashkir State University
32 Zaki Validi Street, 450074 Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia

Abstract


Investigation of the structure of the concept “holiday” and the lexical meaning of the keyword of this concept leads to the conclusion that this concept is presented as part of the conceptual continuum, combining the concept of celebration, joy, a tableful and a few others. Analysis of the use of the keyword “holiday” demonstrating ways to enhance its value in the individual use, and the breadth of associative links.

Keywords


  • concept
  • lexical meaning of the word
  • holiday