Lexicographic Resources in the Semantic Web: Models, Tools, and Case Studies
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https://doi.org/10.60923/issn.2532-8816/22199Keywords:
E-Lexicography, Dictionary, Linguistic Resources, Linguistic Linked Data, Lexicog, LexO-serverAbstract
With the advent of Semantic Web technologies and the Linked Data paradigm, digital lexicography has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from the mere digitization of printed dictionaries to more advanced forms of linguistic data representation and interconnection. Within this context, the Lexicography Module (Lexicog) emerges as a data model developed by the W3C OntoLex community group, designed to support the modeling of interoperable lexicographic resources in accordance with the FAIR principles. This paper provides a review of the Lexicog model, assessing its suitability for the practical needs of lexicographers in dictionary compilation and demonstrating its application through three real-world case studies involving different types of dictionaries. Furthermore, it presents a suite of open-source software tools developed to facilitate the construction and use of computational dictionaries. The goal is to promote open, sustainable digital lexicographic practices aligned with Semantic Web standards.
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