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Terminology planning in need of recognition

The Greek case

 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Published online: 26 September 2025
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https://doi.org/10.1075/hot.4.ter21
Abstract
Terminology planning in Greece is affected not only by the long history of the Greek language itself but also by several challenges which have appeared in the modern times. On the one hand, the lack of coordinated and collaborative terminology work and on the other hand terminological variation affect any terminology planning actions and vice versa. Although terminology has its place in Greece, it seems that for terminology planning to grow stronger roots it is necessary to work in collaborative terms, to increase public awareness and to embrace modernization. A crucial step though in this direction is the recognition of the need for coordinated terminology planning in Greece.
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.The language landscape
  • 3.Terminology in Greece
    • 3.1Standardization
    • 3.2The patchwork of contemporary terminology organizations
  • 4.Challenges
  • 5.Conclusions and outlook
  • Notes
  • References
  • Standards
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