Towards the construction of technical vocabulary in <i>Kreol Morisien</i>

Abstract This chapter examines theoretical and methodological processes associated with the proposal to create technical vocabulary in Kreol Morisien for mathematics and astronomy. Drawing on the eco-sociolinguistic epistemological stance of Oozeerally et al. (2014) , and an ongoing MIE-funded research project, this chapter uses a sample corpus from a Grade 7 Mathematics book and an online astronomy glossary to test the transcontextual vehicularity (TcV) framework, as well as the preferences of potential users based on reception tests. It also discusses the challenges involved with developing a special-purpose lexicography for Kreol Morisien, considering the multilingual context and the standardisation efforts in Mauritius. It also aims to contribute to research and policy endeavours related to lexicology, lexicography, and language planning in multilingual contexts.