New words on the Portuguese Language Dictionary: «Wikipedista» and «Wikimedista»
The Lisbon Science Academy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Academy_of_Sciences), responsible for the Portuguese Language Dictionary, included two new words in their official list: wikipedista and wikimedista. This terms reflect the impact of the digital era and the growing influence of collaborative platforms in knowledge and culture.
What is the definition of «wikimedista»?
Wikimedista, according to the new entry, “relates to people actively participate on any of the Wikimedia projects” including Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikisource or Wikidata; or members of the Wikimedia movement. It may also refer to «wikimedista em residência», a “professional that establishes a connection between an institution or organization and the Wikimedia community”.
What about «wikipedista»?
Wikipedista is a “person that participates in the creation, review or editing articles on Wikipedia”, the free online encyclopedia. These volunteers dedicate time to write, revise and update entries based on reliable sources, promoting free access to knowledge.
The importance of new words
The inclusion of these words on the Dictionary of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences is not only a recognition of the work of thousands of volunteers worldwide, but also a reflection of how technology and collaborative spirit transform the way we learn and share knowledge.
With this, the Portuguese language evolves, keeping up with modern times and giving room to new social, cultural and technological phenomena.
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