Linguostatistical Analysis of AnthropocentrismBased Paremiological Units in the English and Uzbek Languages

Paremiological units such as proverbs, sayings, wise expressions, and aphorisms constitute an integral part of any linguistic system and serve as invaluable resources for understanding the history, lifestyle, culture, and mentality of the people speaking a particular language. Paremiological units in English represent a vivid example of how English-speaking communities conceptualize the linguistic worldview, while the paremiological corpus of the Uzbek language forms a holistic structure embodying the national and cultural characteristics of the Uzbek people.
Anthropocentric features, focused on the human factor, hold significant importance in paremiological units of both English and Uzbek. The aim of this article is to conduct a comparative linguostatistical analysis of the expression of anthropocentrism in paremiological units of the English and Uzbek languages, based on the minimum paremiological corpus of these languages.
The study employs comparative, descriptive, linguostatistical, and semantic methods, relying on the minimum corpus of paremiological units in English and Uzbek. Units related to human imagery, personal qualities, social relations, and labor activity are statistically classified into distinct groups.
The results reveal a high degree of anthropocentrism in paremiological units of both languages. In both English and Uzbek, units associated with human moral qualities, diligence, intelligence, patience, and social role occupy a dominant position. At the same time, statistical findings indicate a prevalence of pragmatism and individualism in English, whereas collectivism, family orientation, and moral upbringing are more prominent in Uzbek.
In conclusion, anthropocentrism-based paremiological units in English and Uzbek serve as key indicators of the worldview and mentality of their respective peoples. In particular, the verbalization of anthropocentrism in paremiological units of these languages demonstrates both similarities and differences depending on perspectives of existence and reality. Linguostatistical analysis proves to be an effective method for identifying both universal patterns and national-cultural distinctions between the two languages.