Lexicons Classics of Fishing in Minangkabau Community

Abstract

Lexicons because these lexicons contain meaning that holds the knowledge of past life. Especially lexicons related to nature, as in this article, which is about fishing activities, this is important to be studied to deepen understanding of nature, culture, and local wisdom in the communities. The purpose of this article explains the functions and meanings of the classic lexicon in the field of fish collection in the Minangkabau community. This research was conducted qualitatively from various manuscript data sources and Minangkabau traditional leaders. Data is obtained through ancient recording manuscripts, interviews with traditional leaders, and supported by questionnaires. Anthropolinguistic studies analyzed data. Based on the results of the analysis, two classic lexicon functions were found in the activities of catching fish in the Minangkabau community, namely nouns (lapun, sasau, pantik, tingkalak, tamban) and verbs (malapun, mamantik). The classic Minangkabau lexicon in fishing activities portrays the wisdom of the Minangkabau local community in conserving nature by not using or carrying out activities that damage nature and ecosystems.