On Theoretical Aspects of the Linguoculturological Study of Toponyms in Modern Uzbek Linguistics
Abstract
This article examines the theoretical foundations of a linguoculturological approach to studying place names (toponyms) in modern Uzbek linguistics. It highlights how toponyms, as elements of the national linguistic and cultural system, embody the ethnocultural and historical memory of the Uzbek people. The toponymy of the Tashkent region serves as a case study, revealing linguistic patterns that reflect local traditions, lifestyles, and historical consciousness. The research emphasizes the systemic and structural nature of toponyms within the broader onomastic macrosystem, comprising interrelated microsystems such as oikonymy, hydronymy, and oronymy. It also discusses the processes of conversion, transonymization, and transposition as mechanisms of toponymic formation and transformation. From a linguoculturological perspective, toponyms are viewed not merely as geographic designations but as carriers of cultural, social, and cognitive meanings that reveal the interaction between language, thought, and national identity. The article further argues that studying toponyms within this framework contributes to understanding the anthropocentric paradigm of contemporary linguistics, where language functions as both a cognitive and cultural medium. Thus, the linguoculturological study of Uzbek toponyms—particularly in the Tashkent region—offers valuable insights into how language preserves and reflects the spiritual and cultural values of the nation.
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