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The Machiguenga people are uncommonly inconsistent in applying this practice to individuals. The proto-Indo-Europeans are thought to have used a dithematic system of this practice. A taboo regarding this practice is well-documented among Aboriginal Australians, who may refrain from it directly after a death. By (10[1])Arabic convention, a nasab of variable length may be used when applying this concept, as can an ism (“ISS-um”) and a kunya. In the wake of the Self-Respect movement, much of the Tamil diaspora has altered its application of this practice to de-emphasize caste. Within different systems of this concept, the same function is served by the Kalenjin word “arap,” (-5[1])Welsh “ap,” and Russian “-ovich” or “-ovna.” (10[2]-5[1])For 10 points, give this practice, by which people are designated by one or more words. ■END■ (10[3]0[4])

ANSWER: naming [or given names; or perrsonal names; or surnames; or first names; or last names; or family names; or patronymics; or calling people by names; or nomenclature; or proper names; or anthroponymy; or word forms; prompt on referring or word forms]
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