THE ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE MOTHER TONGUE IN SOCIETY

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of the mother tongue in social life, as well as its social, cultural, and spiritual significance. Language, as the most important symbol expressing the national identity of a people, plays a decisive role in the development of society. The article highlights the role of language in shaping an individual’s personality, national ideology, spirituality, and thinking. It also emphasizes the importance of strengthening the status of the state language, developing linguistic culture, and fostering respect for the mother tongue among the younger generation. The results of the study show that preserving and developing the language is a crucial factor for ensuring social stability and national unity.