O topônimo Cerrado: considerações ecolinguísticas acerca do termo

Abstract

The objective of this study is the historical ecological trail that directs how the term “cerrado” is no longer used as a modifier as in “closed fields”, “closed biome, cerrado domain”, to assume nominal nominal functions, designate, besides the cerrado biome proper, all rural areas in Goiáseven though these places do not have the characteristics of “floristically rich savanna”. The “cerrado” exceeds these phytophysiognomic limits to include other morphological and climatic features and other ecological conditions to consolidate as a Goiana identity element used in toponymic function. This study is based on the ecosystemic proposal, on the interrelated language and mental or physical environment represented in the tripod language, population and territory. The study retakes the discussion about a closing identity, which symbolizes the inhabitant of this territory, fruit or not of the cultural amalgam of the peoples, whose knowledge evidences the identities of the Goiano people linked to the toponym “Cerrado”.