SYNONYMOUS RELATIONS OF “SPIRITUALITY” SEMANTIC FIELD IN THE ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

• Akhmedova Mehrinigor Bahodirovna, Jamoliddinova Dilnoza Jasur qizi

  English literature and translation studies department, Bukhara State University, Uzbekistan, Webster Universiteti Magistranti. (Uzbekistan, Bukhara )

 This article explores the words related to the concept of “spirituality” in both English and Uzbek languages. It looks at how different words with similar meanings (synonyms) are used to talk about spiritual ideas, values, and feelings. The study compares the meanings, usage, and cultural importance of these words in both languages. By doing this, the article helps us understand how each language expresses spirituality, and what similarities and differences exist between them. This comparison is useful for language learners, translators, and anyone interested in culture, religion, or philosophy.

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