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Maire Raadik, Maria Tuulik, Native vs. Borrowed Material as Approached by Estonian Language Planning Practitioners: The Experience of the Dictionary of Standard Estonian, International Journal of Lexicography, Volume 31, Issue 2, June 2018, Pages 151–166, https://doi.org/10.1093/ijl/ecy007
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Abstract
An overview is given of how Estonian language planners and lexicographers deal with foreign words accruing in the language. As Estonian is a small language, special attention is paid to language planning and lexicography in Estonia to ensure the survival of the language. Development of Estonian language planning is discussed, concentrating on issues regarding native versus foreign words. The Dictionary of Standard Estonian (DSE) is introduced in more detail. The DSE has been the clearest manifestation of general language planning in Estonia. Backed by a century of tradition and expertise, it provides the national standard for Estonian. The focus of the article is on how the DSE handles foreign words.