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An Ecolinguistic Study on English Proverbs Related to Environment

Authors
Agus Subiyanto1, *, Veny Elisa1
1Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, Semarang, 50275, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: agussubiyanto@live.undip.ac.id
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Agus Subiyanto
Available Online 19 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_2How to use a DOI?
Keywords
triple-dimension model; ecolinguistics; English proverbs; environment
Abstract

English, as a global language is rich with proverbs that contain natural elements. The English proverbs reflect how English speaking people view the world, including the environment they live in. This study explores English proverbs related to environment using an ecolinguistic approach developed by Bundsgaard and Steffensen [1]. Using the data from The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, the study discusses English proverbs related to environment from the perspective of ideological, sociological, and biological dimensions. Findings reveal that while English proverbs commonly promote environmental conservation and encourage harmony with nature, other proverbs contain utilitarian ideologies and emphasize natural harmony. Applying the triple-dimension model (ideologics, socialogics, and biologics), this study demonstrates that English proverbs both support and undermine sustainable nature.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Culture and Sustainable Development (ICOCAS 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
19 December 2025
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978-2-38476-503-4
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_2How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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