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    • The semantic lexicon exhibits hierarchical and flexible organization across cultures.
    • Cultural heritage significantly influenced lexicon content, especially food names.
    • Media exposure appeared to influence animal naming (predominance of wild mammals).
    • Chinese zodiac influenced animal naming clusters in Taiwanese children.
    • Language showed minimal influence, except for Taiwanese children's superordinate food naming.

    Conclusions:

    • Children's semantic lexicons are shaped by cultural experiences and media.
    • Cultural factors play a more significant role than population density or language in early semantic development.
    • The study highlights the dynamic interplay between culture and cognitive development in language acquisition.