translatology

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/ˌtɹænzləˈtɒləd͡ʒi//ˌtɹænzleɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

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.

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Meanings

nountranslatology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.

    Synonyms: translation studies, traductology

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
translation studiestraductology
Also see
traductologytranslation studies

Origin

From translate + -ology, coined by Brian Harris.

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Cite this entry
APA

translatology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/translatology

MLA

“translatology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/translatology. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “translatology,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/translatology.

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