THE LINGUISTIC NATURE OF EXOTICISMS

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the linguistic nature of exoticisms, their origins, thematic and functional classification, as well as their role as cultural markers. It examines the contribution of exotic lexical units to the creation of national color, their semantic and stylistic potential, and their distinctive position within the language system. The study also explores the mechanisms through which exoticisms construct the image of a foreign culture and generate the effect of "cultural foreignness" in the reader's perception. The research focuses on clarifying the theoretical classification and linguocultural significance of exoticisms.