THE PHENOMENON OF BINARY OPPOSITION IN THE HYDRONYMS OF THE JIZZAKH REGION
Abstract
This article examines the phenomenon of binary opposition, as well as the principles of positivity and negativity, in the hydronyms of the Jizzakh region. The naming principles and linguistic features of water bodies located within the region - such as rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, mudflow reservoirs, irrigation canals (aryks), springs, canals, and pumping stations - are analyzed.
The study highlights the importance of investigating hydronyms in relation to the history, geography, natural environment, hydrology, and etymology of the region. The hydronyms of the Jizzakh region are analyzed from a scientific perspective.
Furthermore, based on a comprehensive study of the field of onomastics and its main branches - toponymy and hydronymy - conclusions and recommendations are provided regarding the necessity of conducting semantic, lexical, and etymological analysis of hydronyms in the Jizzakh region.
Keywords
Hydronym, hydronymy, onomastics, toponymy, opposition, binary opposition, positivity, negativity, river, stream, lake, reservoir, mudflow reservoir, aryk, spring, canal, pumping station.How to Cite
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