The role of local hydronymic terms in the formation of oykonims of the takhtakupir district of the republic of Karakalpakstan

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AbstractIn this scientific article the oykonims of Takhtakupir district of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, in particular, the oykonims formed on the basis of local geographical terms were studied. The etymology of some oykonims of the district was thoroughly analyzed on the basis of scientific and historical sources. By studying the etymology of toponyms, we also gain access to a lot of historical information, including historical geography, the mysteries of our past history, and also the features of our language. At the same time, we see that the origin of many geographical names in the district reflects the natural and geographical features of the area on the basis of local geographical terms.

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10.5958/2249-7137.2021.00351.7

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