Cultural Metaphors

Cultural metaphors are symbolic images or ideas that represent shared beliefs, values, or ways of understanding the world within a society. They help communicate complex concepts by linking them to familiar symbols, stories, or practices rooted in a culture’s history and traditions. For example, referring to a nation as an “entity” or describing a person’s character as having “roots” are metaphors shaped by cultural context. These metaphors shape how people interpret their experiences and interactions, providing a common framework for meaning that reflects a society’s collective identity and worldview.