LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF LINGUISTIC STRUCTURES AND CULTURAL SYSTEMS
Kata Kunci:
Inguistic Relativity, Whorfian Hypothesis, Kinship Terminology, Prototype Theory, Cultural Taboo, Euphemism, Language And CultureAbstrak
This article examines the intricate relationship between language and culture through five interconnected theoretical lenses: the Whorfian (Sapir-Whorf) Hypothesis, kinship systems, taxonomies, Prototype Theory, and taboo and euphemism. Drawing on contemporary research in linguistics, cognitive anthropology, and sociolinguistics, the article argues that language is not merely a neutral tool for communication but an active participant in shaping — and being shaped by — the cultural contexts in which it operates. Each section presents core theoretical frameworks alongside concrete examples, with particular attention to how these phenomena manifest in the English language and cross-cultural comparisons. The article concludes that understanding language-culture interaction is essential for educators, linguists, and anyone engaged in intercultural communication.
