FEATURES OF NEOLOGISMS IN THE ECOLOGICAL DISCOURSE OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Abstract

The article examines the structural, semantic, and pragmatic features of ecological neologisms in the English and Uzbek languages. The study highlights the sociolinguistic factors behind the emergence of eco-neologisms, focusing on global ecological challenges, environmental activism, and the expansion of green technologies. Particular attention is paid to the mechanisms of word formation in English eco-vocabulary, the specificity of borrowing and adaptation in the Uzbek language, and the key translation strategies used when transferring newly coined ecological terms. Through comparative analysis, the paper demonstrates the differences in lexical innovation between English, where eco-neologisms emerge naturally within public discourse, and Uzbek, where such units mainly enter through translation and terminological standardization. The findings contribute to the broader understanding of how ecological discourse shapes contemporary lexicons and reflects cultural attitudes toward environmental issues.