Drabovska V. A. Key linguo–cultural concepts of the USA the object of the lexicographic description
Keywords:
intercultural communication, linguo–culture, American national mentality, concept, learner‟s explanatory linguo–cultural dictionary.Abstract
The article deals with the American nation‟s value and world view bases. The revealed key concepts are
considered within the scope of American English linguo–cultural research. Conclusion is made about the
possibility to view the linguo–cultural concepts in question as a lexicographic material which should be
represented in an American English learner‟s explanatory linguo–cultural dictionary designated for Ukrainian–
speaking users.