2. Introduction
Lexicography is the art of writing 'words' in dictionary
format. The word Lexicography is derived from the Greek
word lexikos, an adjective derived from noun lexis
meaning "speech" or "word", and graphe meaning "writing".
Lexicography or 'writing of words', which has an important
place in the history of language study, include the history,
theory, methodology and typology of dictionary-making. A
dictionary is usually developed in the context of the culture
of the language. Hence it is common to find information in
the dictionary regarding the background and evolution of a
word, apart from finding the spelling and meaning of a
word.
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3. Job Prospects
Lexicographers publish dictionaries either in print,
online or both and they usually work with many
publishing houses. They can start their career as
assistant editor or junior of editorial assistant, and
after gaining publishing experience they can progress
to the role of editor or Lexicographer. Since
lexicography is a small field, there is only few
positions as senior editor or managing editor.
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4. Institutes
Department of Linguistics and Punjabi Lexicography,
Punjabi University,Patiala,Punjab.
Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute
,Pune , Maharashtra.
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