STRUCTURAL-SEMANTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF OYKONYMS OF ODESCHINA

The article analyzes the oykonymy of modern Odesa region. Many linguists have addressed problems studying toponyms, but even today there are issues that need detailed consideration. Toponyms containing information much broader than linguistic, allow to fill gaps in ethnogenetic research. During analysis semantic features toponyms it is possible establish tokens became push creating geographical names. choice nomination a feature as base for this reality determined by interests population, which turn depend on various socio-economic, psychological and other factors. Oykonyms, proper names settlements, historical cultural heritage, they cover events, life culture people, their customs traditions. Our focus oykonyms, settlements being material objects most clearly separated from surrounding landscape. oykonyms region singled out systematized. study was 1174 includes 19 cities, 33 towns, 23 1,099 villages united 7 districts. structural investigated. By structure, were divided into simple, complex compound. largest group oykonimikon consists simple settlement formed morphologically. Regarding word-forming design taking account tendency univerbate during renaming, proved morphological derivation numerous form basis oykonym system region, having compound them. It has been established derived anthroponyms, water bodies types toponyms. an important aspect history one’s own country, carved our preferences specifics.