Jože Toporišič

Slovenian linguist and author of dictionaries

Jože Toporišič - Slovenian linguist and author of dictionaries
Born

1926
99 years ago

Died

December 9th, 2014
10 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Slovenia

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the field of linguistics, focusing on the Slovene language. Authored a comprehensive Slovene dictionary that served as an essential reference for scholars and students alike. Held a position as a professor at the University of Ljubljana, where taught and researched for several decades. Participated in various linguistic associations and committees, promoting the study and preservation of the Slovene language.

Authored the Comprehensive Slovene Dictionary

Served as a professor at the University of Ljubljana

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