This paper explores the typological variety of war- and battle-related lexemes in English, focusing on both literal and metaphorical formations. Using a linguocultural and lexicographic approach, it examines their semantic categories, diachronic development, and conceptual framing, with comparative analysis from Uzbek. The study finds that English possesses a highly diversified lexical field shaped by historical, ideological, and media-driven influences. In contrast, Uzbek equivalents reflect both structural gaps and growing lexical borrowing due to globalization. This research contributes to the understanding of cross-cultural lexical typology and the cognitive framing of conflict.

War lexemes, battle compounds, metaphor

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