Onomastics- A Multidisciplinary Field of Study - Softcover

Neethling, Bertie

 
9786209828331: Onomastics- A Multidisciplinary Field of Study
Softcover
ISBN 10: 6209828337 ISBN 13: 9786209828331
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Onomastics entails the study of names and naming systems. The discipline is derived from the Greek word onoma meaning 'name'. In most languages of the world names are written with a capital letter. All of these form part of onomastics. The categories are manifold and the most important ones are the following: anthroponymy, i.e the names of people. This may include first names, surnames, nick- or bynames, as well as ethnic names. They are all strongly linked to identity. The next prominent one is toponymy, i.e. place names. All places whether streets, towns and landmarks carry names. Names in the economy, i.e. brand names also form a strong category. Then there are names in literature, i.e. literary onomastics, as well as shipping names and wild animal names. Onomastics is an impressive multidisciplinary field of study as this book outlines.

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Publisher
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Publication date
2026
Language
English
ISBN 10 
6209828337
ISBN 13 
9786209828331
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
284