iarjelIARJELIARJEL2708-5120https://doi.org/10.47310/iajel.2023.v04i01.011A Study of Semantic Presupposition in Anton Chekhov’s “The Orator”NoorM.NooruldinPresupposition is a significant concept in the study of language, both in semantics and pragmatics. However, there are ongoing debates among linguists regarding its nature, leading to different perspectives. Taking into account, the semantic view proposed by Levinson, which identifies six types of Presupposition, this study aims to explore the role of semantic presupposition (referred to as SP) in facilitating the interpretation of texts. The focus of this study is the analysis of Anton Chekhov's short story, "The Orator," using the framework of the six types of SP mentioned earlier. The research is organized into four sections, along with a bibliography. The first section serves as an introduction, outlining the background and context of the study. In the second section, the theoretical foundations relevant to the research are presented. The third section details the methodology employed, including the analysis of selected data and the presentation of the findings. Lastly, the fourth section offers the study's conclusions and recommendations. In summary, this study investigates the role of semantic presupposition in decoding texts, utilizing Chekhov's short story, "The Orator," as a case study. By examining the story through the lens of the six types of SP, the study aims to provide insights into the interpretative potential enabled by semantic presupposition.