Keyword: «sufism»

Definitional characteristics of the linguocultural type «dervish» in Arabic and Russian linguocultures are represented in this article. They are embodied here through the analysis of the definitional features of this type in lexicographic sources and notes of travellers as well as on the basis of its description in the historical essays both and in scientific literature in Russian and Arabic. Universal and regional features of the concept under consideration in both linguocultures have been recognized. Dictionary interpretations of the concept of «dervish» are highlighted, its lexical and semantic field is analyzed. The main conceptual characteristics of this linguocultural type were derived based on the analysis of dictionary and encyclopedic definitions.