Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.22210/suvlin.2026.101.04

A Contrastive Analysis of Lexemes Used to Express Gender in Turkish and Croatian

Barbara Kerovec orcid.org/0000-0001-7447-8953 ; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb *

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Abstract

This paper analyzes the units of the basic lexical inventory used to express gender in Turkish and Croatian taking into account the typological, genetic, and cultural differences between the two languages. Particular focus is placed on similarities and differences in linguistic asymmetries as reflections of the androcentric orientation present in both cultures. Considering the typological characteristics of the two languages, these similarities and differences are examined through: (1) an analysis of lexemes used to denote male and female referents in both languages, and (2) an analysis of how these lexemes are recorded and defined in monolingual dictionaries. The results indicate significant differences between the two languages with regard to the lexical differentiation of certain concepts, the degree of diversity in the lexical inventory for denoting gender, and the extent to which stereotypes and conventionalized representations are reflected in dictionary definitions and usage examples.

Keywords

gender asymmetries; lexicography; androcentrism in language; Turkish; Croatian

Hrčak ID:

349603

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/349603

Publication date:

22.7.2026.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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