Conceptual integration in Iraqi political discourse

This study emphasizes how the meaning is conceptualized in relation to integration network. The data are handled according qualitative method and analyzed using Conceptual Integration Theory or Blending by Fauconnier Turner (2002). According this theory, there four mental spaces: first second spaces inputs which emerged mapped for purpose of creating a novel space that called blended space. investigation applies theory order find out Iraqi politicians do not frankly speak about some terms legally allowed be announced public situations. Therefore, they construct their referring concepts implied an network so as either embarrass show fact people talking about.