Transcreation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Transcreation is a noun meaning (translation studies) An adaptation of a creative work into another language or culture.
Meaning
(translation studies) An adaptation of a creative work into another language or culture.
More Meanings
- (philosophy, theology) A type of creation by a deity or primal force.
Example Sentences
2025: "Fifteen New Hymns Available to Use in Church and at Home": Creating a global hymnbook requires an extensive process called transcreation. Transcreation teams include professional linguists, poets, musicians and talented Church members. Decker said there is more to the process than simply translating words from one language to another.
Word Forms
- transcreations
- trans-creation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transmediation, adaptation, cotranslation, localization, back-translation, transliteration.
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