Lexical repetitions in the political discourse of non-related languages: the case of Azerbaijani and English

Abstract

This article investigates the functional, stylistic, and semantic features of lexical repetitions in thepolitical discourse of Azerbaijani and English languages. The author emphasizes the universality of repeti-tion as a linguistic phenomenon across languages with different typological systems and examines how theseunits are purposefully used in political communication. Lexical repetitions serve as one of the most effectivediscursive tools, particularly in political discourse, contributing to the structural coherence of speech, rein-forcing the main idea, and directing the listener’s attention.
The study analyzes both contact (closely positioned) and distant (remotely positioned) lexical repetitions andcompares their role in the organization of political speech. The article notes that both types of repetitions arewidely used in Azerbaijani and English political discourse and mainly function to focus on the topic, enhanceemotional impact, preserve logical consistency, and embed political positions into public consciousness.Based on textual analysis of speeches delivered by various political leaders and figures, the communicative-pragmatic load, stylistic intensity, and conceptual function of lexical repetitions are determined. It is also emphasized that lexical repetitions operate not only as semantic devices but also as ideological tools thatenhance the manipulative potential of political discourse.
Key words:political discourse, lexical repetition, contact repetition, distant repetition, discourse analysis,stylistic function, pragmatic effect, Azerbaijani language, English language, non-related languages.