Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
toponymics
noun
/təˈpɒnɪmɪks/
Definition
Toponymics is the study of place names (toponyms) and their origins, meanings, and usage.
Examples
- Toponymics helps historians understand how geographical features influenced settlement patterns.
- The study of toponymics revealed that many city names in the region are derived from indigenous words.
- Researchers in toponymics often analyze maps and old documents to trace the evolution of place names.
Meaning
It involves examining how geographic names are formed, their historical significance, and how they reflect cultural and linguistic traditions.
Synonyms
- place-name study
- geographical nomenclature
- geographical linguistics
