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translatology

/ˌtɹænzləˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

translatology noun: the study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.

Noun

translatology (uncountable)

  1. The study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.

Synonyms of translatology

Origin of translatology

From translate + -ology, coined by Brian Harris.

Words formed from translatology

Questions about translatology

What does translatology mean?
Translatology means the study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.
What part of speech is translatology?
Translatology is a noun.
How do you pronounce translatology?
Translatology is pronounced /ˌtɹænzləˈtɒləd͡ʒi/.

Words near translatology in the dictionary

  1. translatively
  2. translatives
  3. translatological
  4. translatologist
  5. translatologists
  6. translatology
  7. translatome
  8. translatomes
  9. translatomic
  10. translatomics
  11. translator

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