The Institute for Bulgarian Language (in Bulgarian: Институт за български език) is the language regulator of the Bulgarian language. It was created on May 15, 1942, and is based in Sofia. The institute develops a national dictionary, publishes magazines on linguistic investigation, and offers courses, including a PhD program. It is part of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
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