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Abstract
This article analyzes the concepts of “freedom” and “unfreedom” based on philosophical, linguocognitive, and linguoculturological approaches. The study examines the ontological essence of these notions, their semantic-cognitive structure, and features of cultural representation. The concept of “freedom” is interpreted in relation to human free will, the possibility of choice, and autonomy, while “unfreedom” is viewed as a state of limitation, dependency, and coercion. The article also analyzes metaphorical modeling, linguoculturological units, and the dynamic nature of these concepts within the context of modern global processes. The results demonstrate that “freedom” and “unfreedom” represent complex structures not only in philosophical but also in cognitive and cultural dimensions.