S13: Exonyms
 
 

20. Trends in dealing with exonyms

 

  • Country names: exonyms only

  • Administrative units: no trend

  • Hydrographic features: exonyms only

  • Other physical features: exonyms only

  • Historical/geographical regions: exonyms only

  • Settlement names: no exonyms for newly important places

 

Gradual reduction of exonyms, starting with settlement names

 

 
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