Year: 2024 | Month: February | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 392-400
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20240242
Minak Pengalun Karo: An Ecolinguistic Study
Insani A Zai1, Warisman Sinaga2, Jekmen Sinulingga3
1,2,3Universitas Sumatera Utara
Corresponding Author: Insani A Zai
ABSTRACT
This research discusses "Minak Pengalun Karo: An Ecolinguistic Study", reviews the oil that has been used for generations in traditional medicine by the Karo people. This study aims to explain the ecolinguistic aspects of Karo's Minak Pengalun, including a description of its flora lexicon, ecology, benefits, ingredients, and usage techniques. The theoretical framework applied in this study is the theory of ecolinguistics developed by Aron Meko Mbete. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method. The results revealed 31 lexicons in total, divided into 29 flora lexicons, one fauna lexicon, and one non-flora-fauna lexicon. Furthermore, this explanation is divided into 30 biotic lexicons and one abiotic lexicon. This research also explains the ecolinguistic aspects of the components used in making Minak Pengalun Karo, including the benefits of each component that are closely related to the lives of the Karo people, as well as the habitat and ecology of each of these ingredients. The theory of ecolinguistics, as outlined by Aron Meko Mbete, explains the interaction between ecology, language, and the role of humans in the context of Karo Minak Pengalun as part of traditional medicinal practices.
Keywords: ecolinguistics, lexicon, minak pengalun karo
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