Lexicographic Resources in the Semantic Web: Models, Tools, and Case Studies

Dictionaries are essential tools for documenting and transmitting the linguistic and cultural heritage of a society. With the advent of Semantic Web technologies and the Linked Data paradigm, digital lexicographyhas undergone a significant transformation, evolving from the mere digitization of printed dictionaries to more advanced forms of linguistic data representation and interconnection. Within this context, the Lexicography Module (Lexicog) emerges as a data model developed by the W3C OntoLex communitygroup, designed to support the modeling of interoperable lexicographic resources in accordance with the FAIR principles. This paper provides a review of the Lexicog model, assessing its suitability for the practical needs of lexicographers in dictionary compilation and demonstrating its application through three real-world case studies involving different types of dictionaries. Furthermore, it presents a suite of open-source software tools developed to facilitate the construction and use of computational dictionaries. The goal is to promote open, sustainable digital lexicographic practices aligned with Semantic Web standards.