| Abstract |
The aim of this study is to highlight the innovations introduced by the Practical Dictionary of Modern Greek that significantly differentiate it from comparable modern printed dictionaries. The main focus is on language myths and stereotypes that are reproduced in various dictionaries. The view that Modern Greek is declining, as shown by the poor vocabulary of young people and the invasion of foreign words, is refuted by the simple browsing of the Practical Dictionary. Modern Greek adapts with great flexibility to modern challenges by enriching its vocabulary with a variety of alternatives. Translation loans perform well, as they mask foreign influences. Anglicisms are found in most European languages, which relativizes the criticism that native speakers of Modern Greek do not mind the present status and the future of their language. The myths of the single correct spelling and etymology of each word are refuted with indisputable evidence. Ethnocentrism and sexism have been eliminated from the Practical Dictionary of Modern Greek. The necessity of electronic dictionaries, which constitute the future of lexicography, and the establishment of a ‘Language Observatory’, the findings of which will be used in real time mainly for the needs of teaching Greek as a second/ foreign language, are stressed. |
| BibTex |
@inproceedings{ELX2020_2021-059,
address = {Alexandroupolis},
title = {Combating linguistic myths and stereotypes: {The} contribution of the {Practical} {Dictionary} of {Modern} {Greek} of the {Academy} of {Athens}},
isbn = {978-618-85138-2-2},
url = {https://www.euralex.org/elx_proceedings/Euralex2020-2021/EURALEX2020-2021_Vol2-p567-575.pdf},
language = {en},
booktitle = {Lexicography for {Inclusion}: {Proceedings} of the 19th {EURALEX} {International} {Congress}, 7-9 {September} 2021, {Alexandroupolis}, {Vol}. 2},
publisher = {Democritus University of Thrace},
author = {Charalambrakis, Christoforos},
editor = {Mitits, Lydia and Kiosses, Sypros},
year = {2021},
pages = {567--575},} |
