Eugene A. Nida

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gptkbp:instanceOf linguist
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:American_Bible_Society
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Michigan
gptkb:University_of_Southern_California
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Linguistic_Society_of_America_Award
Honorary_Doctorate_from_the_University_of_Southern_California
gptkbp:birthDate 1914-11-11
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:contribution developed the concept of dynamic equivalence
developed training programs for translators
emphasized the role of the receptor language
promoted the importance of context in translation
published numerous articles on linguistics
wrote extensively on translation methodology
advocated for functional equivalence in translation
served as a consultant for various translation projects
participated in international conferences on translation
gptkbp:deathDate 2011-08-25
gptkbp:field linguistics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eugene A. Nida
gptkbp:influenced linguists
translation studies
Bible_translators
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Ferdinand_de_Saussure
gptkbp:knownFor dynamic equivalence
translation theory
gptkbp:legacy his theories are taught in linguistics courses
his work is cited in academic research
influenced modern translation practices
recognized as a pioneer in translation studies
his methods are applied in various fields beyond linguistics
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:notableWorks The Theory and Practice of Translation
Toward a Science of Translating
gptkbp:occupation translator
author
gptkbp:researchFocus cross-cultural communication
semantics
pragmatics
Bible_translation
gptkbp:spouse Mildred_Nida