EAST OR WEST, HOME IS BEST. THE MANY MEANINGS OF THE WORD HOME
Abstract
Having as a starting point the saying “East or West, home is best”, this paper probes the many meanings of the word home. We are not only investigating dictionary definitions. The study forwards a multi-layered approach, which will help us answer the difficult question: what is home? Viewed from different perspectives – linguistic, psychological, social and emotional – the term in question reveals an entire world of meanings. Moreover, “home” ultimately proves to be a concept that shapes and affects our life and experiences more than any other.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Language and Culture
Lexicography and Language Studies
Language
Metaphor
and Cognition
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Annals of the University of Craiova Series Philology Linguistics
- Volume
- 47
- Issue
- 1-2
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN