International Journal of Literature and Language Studies
Vol. 5 No. 07 (2026): International Journal of Literature and Language Studies

INDIRECTNESS AND IMPLICATURE IN POLITICAL AND DIPLOMATIC LANGUAGE

Munira Isroilovna Absamadova (Associate Professor of Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages,)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examines the role of indirectness and implicature in political and diplomatic language from a pragmatic perspective. It explores how speakers employ implicit meaning and indirect strategies to achieve communicative goals in sensitive contexts. Using a qualitative approach, the research analyzes examples from political speeches and diplomatic discourse to identify patterns of meaning construction. The findings demonstrate that indirectness and implicature function as essential tools for maintaining politeness, avoiding conflict, and enabling strategic ambiguity. The study also highlights challenges in interpreting such language, particularly for non-native speakers, and discusses implications for pragmatic competence in professional communication.

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ijlls

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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The mission of the International Journal of Literature and Language Studies (IJLLS) is to provide readers with the development of language studies in linguistics and literature. In addition to manuscripts that center on the study, we welcome manuscripts on a wide range of topics relating to the ...