Erromesbidea, el Camino en la toponimia vasca

The study reveals the enduring linguistic legacy of the Camino de Santiago in Basque toponymy, highlighting terms like 'Erromesbidea' (the pilgrims' road) and 'Arrozpidea' (the foreigners' path), which reflect historical pilgrimage routes. It also examines the displacement of local names by 'Santiago,' illustrating cultural assimilation. The research employs a toponymic analysis to trace these linguistic markers, focusing on regions like Álava and Navarre along the Camino Francés. This approach uncovers how place names encode centuries of religious and social history, offering insights into the linguistic and cultural evolution of the Basque Country.

Gorrotxategi Nieto, M. (2022). Erromesbidea, el Camino en la toponimia vasca. Os Camiños de Santiago de Europa a Galicia: Lugares, Nomes E Patrimonio, 415–437. https://doi.org/10.32766/rag.404.17