translation studies

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Etymology

Coined by American poet, translator and translation scholar James S. Holmes in 1972 in his paper “The name and nature of translation studies”.

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Noun

translation studies (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.

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