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In:Handbook of Terminology: Volume 4. Terminology planning in Europe
Edited by Rossella Resi and Frieda Steurs
[Handbook of Terminology 4] 2025
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A dynamic and diverse terminological landscape

The Slovenian case

 | ZRC SAZU
 | ZRC SAZU
Published online: 26 September 2025
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Abstract
This article presents the development of Slovenian terminology and terminology planning. Today, terminology work in Slovenia is mainly carried out by the Department of Terminology of the ZRC SAZU Fran Ramovš Institute of the Slovenian Language. However, various other institutions, from government institutions to professional associations, deal with terminology in their work as well. This article also evaluates language policy documents involving terminology planning and their implementation in practice. In addition, it tackles the challenges of globalization and efforts to ensure that Slovenian terminology remains fully functional in the future.
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Development of Slovenian and its terminology
  • 3.Institutions engaged in terminology work in Slovenia
    • 3.1The Department of Terminology of the ZRC SAZU Fran Ramovš Institute of the Slovenian Language and the Slovenian Research Institute (SLORI)
    • 3.2Translation and Interpretation Division of the Government Secretariat-General, the Ministry of Defense, and the Slovenian Institute for Standardization
    • 3.3Translation departments at EU institutions
    • 3.4Universities
    • 3.5The Slovenian Informatics Association, Slovenian Microbiological Society, Automatic Control Society of Slovenia and Slovenian Meteorological Society
  • 4.Terminology planning between an idea and reality
    • 4.1Language policy documents
    • 4.2Language in higher education
  • 5.Meeting the challenges of globalization
    • 5.1How is new terminology created in Slovenian?
    • 5.2Language technologies and terminology
  • 6.Conclusion: Where are we and where are we going?
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