Structuring a Multimedia Tri-Dialectal Dictionary

This paper deals with the problem of designing and implementing a multimedia electronic dictionary of three Greek dialects in Asia Minor (Pontic, Cappadocian, Aivaliot). At first, we present the linguistic and lexicographic approach adopted, as well as the principles for designing the macro/microstructure of the dictionary. Next, we present and describe the conceptual model of the tri-dialectal dictionary. Finally, we discuss the relational schema and implementation issues. Although, in its current state, the system hosts three dialects, it is designed so as to be able to incorporate other dialectal dictionaries in the future.