Designed as a go-to-guide for core theories, cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary links, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Cognitive Linguistics provides a scientific approach to the study of language, incorporating the tools of various adjacent disciplines including cognition, neuroscience and computer science. Aiming to bridge a long-standing resource gap in this field, this book's systematic coverage of historical developments, key methodologies and real-world applications enables readers to build a holistic understanding of cognitive linguistics as a rapidly expanding branch of modern linguistics. This complementary text ensures readers stay up to date on the field's latest developments and can connect foundational knowledge to current trends, including cognitive linguistic approaches to AI language processing and cross-cultural conceptualization studies. Complex ideas are simplified to save time on literature synthesis, providing a first-of-its-kind encyclopedia dedicated to promoting cross-field collaboration. This offers a more tailored and intriguing exploration of language, cognition and their intersections.