The Greek language is poised for unprecedented digital accessibility with the integration of the Historical Dictionary of Modern Greek into the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG) at the University of California, Irvine. This collaboration with the Academy of Athens enhances TLG’s repository, historically focused on ancient and Byzantine texts, to include modern Greek. The dictionary, initiated in 1908 by linguist Georgios Hatzidakis, spans from 1800 to the present, encompassing both standard Greek and regional dialects.
The dictionary has published 10 volumes to date, reaching up to the letter “Δ.” Spearheaded by Dr Maria Pantelia, Professor Antonios Rengakos, and Io Manolessou, this initiative aims to digitize the Greek lexicon, ensuring global access and preservation of Greek linguistic heritage.
Over 2,000 institutions worldwide will benefit from this enriched resource, advancing global research and supporting the ongoing development of Greek language studies.
Future plans include expanding the database with medieval Greek works.
