Abstract
The study of the lexico-semantic nature of toponyms is increasingly relevant in today's anthropocentric world, focusing on language through human experience and interaction with the environment. Toponyms reflect how people conceptualize space and convey cultural and social perceptions through geographic names. Globalization and urbanization threaten local linguistic and cultural characteristics, making the study of toponyms essential for preserving diversity. This process aids in the creation of a systematized knowledge base that can serve as a foundation for further scientific and applied research. It includes the classification, analysis, and synthesis of existing approaches and data, fostering a deeper understanding of the toponymic system and its role in the cultural-historical context. The theoretical significance lies in the systematization of existing approaches and methods for analyzing the toponymic system, which promotes a deeper understanding of the processes of naming and forming geographical names, as well as their role in reflecting the cultural-historical context of toponyms in the regions of Kazakhstan. The practical significance lies in the potential for use in linguistic, ethnographic, and sociolinguistic research, contributing to a deeper understanding of the ethnocultural composition of the regions and the historical processes that have influenced the formation of Kazakhstan's toponymic system. The methodological foundation of the article is based on the works of leading domestic and international scholars in the fields of linguistic cultural studies, country studies, and sociolinguistics, whose names and research problems are thoroughly presented in the introduction. The main conclusion of the research: the study has revealed the existence of diverse scientific approaches and paradigms that reflect the multifaceted and complex nature of Kazakhstan's toponymic system. Various theoretical and methodological approaches allow for a deeper understanding of the lexico-semantic features of toponyms, their historical and cultural significance, and their role in shaping national and cultural identity.
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