SYNONYMY OF ENGLISH BARBARISMS IN THE UZBEK LANGUAGE (ON THE EXAMPLE OF “MEETING” – “UCHRASHUV/MITING”)

Abstract

This article provides a detailed analysis of the role of English barbarisms in the Uzbek synonymic system, focusing on their competition with native lexical equivalents and their functional distribution. Using the example of “meeting” and its Uzbek counterparts “uchrashuv” and “miting”, the study examines semantic, stylistic, and pragmatic relationships in depth. The research identifies how each unit functions in specific communicative contexts and how meaning differentiation occurs. Additional examples such as “deadline”, “project”, and “manager” are analyzed to reveal broader patterns of borrowing, adaptation, and lexical competition. The findings demonstrate that English borrowings contribute to semantic expansion, stylistic diversification, and pragmatic nuance in Uzbek, reflecting ongoing linguistic and social transformations.