SIL International (Organization) a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on language-related efforts
SIL International is a term in Computational Linguistics that commonly means "a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on language-related efforts." This term belongs mainly to the broader category called Organization.
Website definitions of SIL International
Source: SIL (https://www.sil.org)
"About SIL"
SIL is a global, faith-based nonprofit that works with local communities around the world to develop language solutions that expand possibilities for a better life. SIL's core contribution areas are Bible translation, literacy, education, development, linguistic research and language tools. As of March 2022, we are involved in approximately 1,631 active language projects in 98 countries. These projects impact more than 855+ million people within 1,341 local communities. SIL’s work brings together more than 4,200 staff from 84 countries who work alongside thousands more local partners and community volunteers worldwide. Our services are available without regard to religious belief, political ideology, gender, race or ethnic background.
SIL International Contributors, "SIL: About SIL," accessed September 17, 2023, https://www.sil.org/about. [Visit]
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Citation
PsychLing Contributors. "SIL International." PsychLing, OMNIKA Foundation, 17 Sep. 2023, psylng.org/glossary/term/sil-international. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
PsychLing (2023, September 17). SIL International. Retrieved from https://psylng.org/glossary/term/sil-international
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SIL International Contributors. "ISO 639-3 Registration Authority: International Standard for Language Codes." Dallas, TX: SIL International. Accessed July 28, 2023. https://iso639-3.sil.org. [Visit]
SIL International Contributors. "SIL International." Dallas, TX: SIL International. Accessed July 28, 2023. https://www.sil.org. [Visit]