THE MAIN ASSOCIATIVE UNITS FORMED AROUND THE CONCEPT OF "HOME" (IN UZBEK)

This article analyzes the main associative units formed around the concept of “home” in Uzbek linguistic consciousness. The study is based on factual data drawn from Uzbek linguistic, cultural, and cognitive studies. The concept of “home” is examined as a linguocultural phenomenon reflecting national values, social relations, and emotional perceptions. By applying methods of cognitive linguistics and associative analysis, the research identifies core and peripheral associative units connected with the concept of “home” in Uzbek. The results demonstrate that “home” functions not merely as a physical space but as a symbolic center of family, morality, tradition, and identity in Uzbek culture.