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In:Terminology throughout History: A discipline in the making
Edited by Kara Warburton and John Humbley
[Terminology and Lexicography Research and Practice 24] 2025
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Chapter 23
Terminology in Greece

Bodies, works and activities

 | Hellenic Society for Terminology
 | Democritus University of Thrace
 | Hellenic Society for Terminology
 | University of Cyprus
 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
 | Hellenic Society for Terminology
 | Hellenic Society for Terminology
 | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Published online: 23 May 2025
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Abstract
Greek contributions to terminology date back to Plato and Aristotle. In the 20th century, various initiatives were undertaken to collect, record and describe the concepts of different subject fields in the sciences and the humanities. The chapter presents selected aspects of the systematic development of terminology science and terminology work in Greece, especially during the last five decades. Standardisation activities by terminology-relevant bodies and working groups are presented, as well as examples of relevant academic and research activities. Finally, a brief overview of the main theoretical considerations and methodological issues is also provided.
Article outline
  • 1.Roots of terminology in Ancient Greece
  • 2.Terminology in Greece in the modern period
  • 3.Organisations involved in terminology
    • 3.1Hellenic Organization for Standardization
      • 3.1.1Terminology and language resources
      • 3.1.2Information and documentation
    • 3.2Other working groups
    • 3.3Hellenic Society for Terminology
    • 3.4Hellenic Network for Terminology
  • 4.Education and research
    • 4.1Research institutions
    • 4.2Education
    • 4.3Terminology events
    • 4.4Terminology resources
    • 4.5Terminology projects in academia
  • 5.Theory and methodology
  • 6.Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
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