Reviving Legacy WordNet-Like Resources: MariTerm and ItalWordNet Renewal Through Mutual Expansion and Plug-In Links
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/johd.528 | Journal eISSN: 2059-481X
Language: English
Page range: 92 - 92
Submitted on: Feb 27, 2026
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Published on: Jul 10, 2026
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