Etymology:
Meaning:
Onomastics is the study of proper names, including personal names, place names, and organizational names. It examines the origin, meaning, and distribution of proper names.
Origin:
The term "onomastics" was first used in the early 19th century by Austrian scholar Johann Christoph Adelung. It has since become widely accepted in linguistics and other fields that study names.
Scope and Methods:
Onomastics involves interdisciplinary research from fields such as:
Applications:
Onomastics has practical applications in fields such as:
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