Designation of color geosymbolics in geographical names (based on the material of the Karachay-Balkar language)
https://doi.org/10.31143/2542-212X-2025-1-312-323
EDN: RWZYSK
Abstract
The article is dedicated to a thorough examination of Karachay-Balkarian toponymic models generated by combining colorative epithets with physico-geographical appellations. Descriptive-type definitional phrases and relay structures address nomination patterns for physical and geographical items.
The examination of toponymic phrases reveals that “dual” colorative names, which have nominative-common and term-forming meanings, have a lexico-semantic and grammatical link between the combined components.
On the one hand, such sentences communicate lexical meanings; on the other, they generate words; and finally, they are formative. The colorative constructions of the Karachay-Balkarian language are examined not only in terms of morphological component compatibility but also in terms of lexico-semantic structure development and lexicographic interpretation.
The research focuses on the toponymization of free phrases produced from plant and animal origins.
About the Authors
Boris A. Musukov
Institute for Humanitarian Research – branch of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lyudmila H. Makhieva
Institute for Humanitarian Research – branch of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Musukov B.A., Makhieva L.H. Designation of color geosymbolics in geographical names (based on the material of the Karachay-Balkar language). E-Journal “Kavkazologiya”. 2025;(1):312-323. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31143/2542-212X-2025-1-312-323. EDN: RWZYSK
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