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Episode 59: Proper Place Names (General Overview)
Today's episode kicks off a new series on 'toponymy,' or the study of place names. In this general overview, we take a look at some of the historical and etymological trends that often impact place names, such as colonialism and the commemoration of important individuals.
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By Ray Belli
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Today's episode kicks off a new series on 'toponymy,' or the study of place names. In this general overview, we take a look at some of the historical and etymological trends that often impact place names, such as colonialism and the commemoration of important individuals.
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