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Collaboration as a key to standardized terminology

The Croatian case

 | Institute for the Croatian Language
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Published online: 26 September 2025
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Abstract
The chapter describes the most prominent aspects of the Croatian terminology over the past 30 years, linking them to previous instances of organized terminological work. The lack of terminological infrastructure supported by continued terminology planning is also discussed, whereas the development of the national terminological database Struna is highlighted as an example of successful terminological activities that led to the recognition of terminology work in circles outside the linguistic community. The final section presents the most recent terminology planning activities, e.g. the setting up of a research network Terminology and Specialized Knowledge (TASK).
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Terminological legacy of the past
  • 3.Contemporary terminological setting
    • 3.1Individual efforts
    • 3.2Institutions carrying out terminology work
    • 3.3Organized terminology work
  • 4.Struna: A model of collaborative terminology work
  • 5.Plans for the future and conclusion
  • References
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