THE ROLE OF ATROPONYMS IN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Keywords:
Atroponym, eponym, language development, personal names, terminology, historical memory, scientific vocabulary, cultural heritage, lexical formation, naming process, commemorative function, linguistic evolutionAbstract
This article examines the role of atroponyms in language development and cultural memory. The study explains how such names move from individual identification to common vocabulary usage, becoming permanent elements of linguistic systems. The article also discusses the role of atroponyms in scientific terminology, where they help organize knowledge and maintain links between discoveries and their creators. At the same time, it addresses modern debates concerning the ethical implications of preserving certain personal names in academic discourse, especially when historical figures become controversial.
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