Symbols of the States of the United Kingdom of Great Britain in the Aspect of Linguistic and Regional Studies
The article deals with the main symbols of linguistic cultures in the United Kingdom of Great Britain, including Northern Ireland, and explores their origin and semantic history in the aspect of linguistic and regional studies. The study of national symbols shows that such a linguistic and regional analysis makes it possible to better understand the languages, customs and history of these countries. Awareness of symbols gives a particular ethnic group a unique opportunity to preserve its national identity. This study reveals the main symbols of each nation that is part of the UK. The symbols of any state are the history and present of the country. The study describes the fact that symbols represent certain characteristics of the historical path and distinctive features of any country, and in addition to their content and meaning, they are expressions of important universal values such as humanism, harmony and peace. The research methods were: the method of theoretical analysis of scientific and cognitive literature on the problem under study and the method of accumulation and selection of facts. The main goal of the study is to study the history of the creation and meaning of British symbols: coat of arms, anthem and flag; disclosure of the meaning of state symbols in the life of the country, citizens. The purpose of this study is the symbols of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: coat of arms, flag, and anthem. It is important to show how the national symbols of the countries under study are connected with their culture, history, and tradition. The goal is also to foster a respectful attitude towards the language and culture of the studied people.