Concept «Ukraine» in the system of cultural language interpretation

Abstract

The proper name as a linguistic sign became an important milestone in human evolution. On at a certain stage of development, a person realized the need to stand out against the background tribe, and later the allocation of its territory. In this way, the name appeared, to which human identity was reflected, which with the emergence of the state turns into a national identity. It is recorded in the name formation of national identity, development of personal self-awareness. A modern Ukrainian identifies himself as a representative of the Ukrainian language communities in their own names. Therefore, it is significant both socially and culturally important units of the Ukrainian language belong to toponyms. Definitely not alone name, and «a bunch of ethnic names accompanies every ethnic formation until its appearance nation, however, there are such names that acquire special significance in the process of historical development of the people. These include concept «Ukraine».