TOPONYMY OF THE BISTRICIOARA RIVER VALLEY
TOPONYMY OF THE BISTRICIOARA RIVER VALLEY
Author(s): Carmen-Maria Citirigă (Țepeș)Subject(s): Cultural history, History of ideas, Local History / Microhistory, Lexis, Semantics, Historical Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Cognitive linguistics, Descriptive linguistics
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Bistricioara valley; toponyms; toponymic structures; classification of toponyms;
Summary/Abstract: This study focuses on toponymy in a mountainous region with limited natural resources, with an emphasis on the Bistricioara Valley. It begins by mentioning the origin of the term "toponymy" and the various names used interchangeably for the same field of study. The geographical features of the area are highlighted, showing that in ancient times, the places were less populated, with archaeological evidence of nomadic communities. The study refers to the first toponyms of the region, such as "Ceahlău," and presents historical sources that attest to these names. Various current and historical toponyms reflecting the characteristics of the terrain, relief, and waters in the area are mentioned. The classifications and structures of toponyms are explored, indicating their diversity, such as simple or compound, primary or secondary. Various etymological influences are highlighted, including Latin, Slavic, and Hungarian. The research includes examples of compound toponyms, from those indicating landforms and water to those incorporating prepositions or prepositional phrases.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 35
- Page Range: 856-861
- Page Count: 6
- Language: Romanian