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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. More commonly known as translation studies or translatology. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

translation studiestranslation studiestranslatologytranslatology

Etymology

From French traductologie.

Related phrases

social sciencetranslation studies

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