Terminology development for lesser-used languages in bilingual contexts: The Maltese case

Sergio Portelli
L-Università ta’ Malta
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The field of terminology reflects the linguistic and cultural identities of nations. The Maltese language, a unique blend of Semitic roots and Romance influences, provides an interesting case for examining the challenges of terminology creation, standardization, and dissemination in a bilingual society where a lesser-used language coexists with English, the dominant international language.

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