THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LACUNARITY AND CULTURE
Abstract
This paper investigates the interrelation between linguistic lacunarity and culture. Lacunarity, or the presence of lexical and conceptual gaps in a language, reflects cultural distinctiveness and shapes cross-linguistic communication. By examining examples from different linguistic and cultural contexts, the study shows how cultural norms, values, and practices influence the formation of lacunae. The findings contribute to translation studies, intercultural communication, and cultural linguistics, demonstrating that lacunarity is not a deficiency of language but a mirror of cultural worldview.
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