Lexico-semantic characteristics of the toponyms of East Kazakhstan

Abstract

The article studies the lexical and semantic features of toponyms, examines the views of onomasts regarding the meanings and semantics of names. The nomination of objects of reality is described as a process that presupposes a reason, argument, motive for naming. The toponymic system of East Kazakhstan, organized according to a certain lexico-semantic and linguoculturological model, is a source of unique information about the nature, language, history and culture of the people living in this region. As a result of the research, the lexical-semantic classification of toponyms of the East Kazakhstan region is presented with systematization by semantic type and groups, and analyzed on the basis of specific examples