The Portuguese case: Shaping terms: The evolution of terminology

Costa, Rute; Conceição, Manuel Célio

doi:10.1075/hot.4.sha1

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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Shaping terms: The evolution of terminology

The Portuguese case

Rute Costa | CLUNL, NOVA University Lisbon

Manuel Célio Conceição | CIAC, Universidade do Algarve

Published online: 26 September 2025

https://doi.org/10.1075/hot.4.sha1

Abstract

In Portugal terminology emerged as a scientific discipline in the late 1980s with the founding of the Associação Portuguesa de Terminologia (TERMIP) and the pioneering work of Maria Teresa Lino at NOVA University Lisbon. This article traces its evolution in Portugal, focusing on its development through fundamental research in terminology as a discipline, reflected in national and international funded projects, and the role of research and international collaboration. As an academic field, terminology has become closely linked to neology studies and lexicography. Additionally, the article explores the impact of networking activities and terminology planning in shaping the field.

Keywords: European Portuguese, neoterms, networking, terminology planning, terminology training

Article outline

1.Introduction
2.The development of terminology in Portugal: Research and institutional support
3.The development of terminology in Portugal: Fundamental research
- 3.1Exploring terminology and neology: Shaping language in a changing world
- 3.2Nationally funded initiatives: Driving research and innovation
- 3.3Global projects in terminology and related fields: Bridging knowledge across borders
4.Advancing terminology in Portugal: Fostering global networks
5.Approaches to terminology planning and strategies
- 5.1Terminology planning: Why does it matter?
- 5.2Challenges, methodologies, and objectives in terminology planning
6.Shaping the future of terminology in Portugal: Challenges and opportunities
7.Conclusions
Notes
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