webgunea

Webgunea is the Basque term for a website. In Basque-speaking contexts, it refers to a collection of web pages hosted under a common domain, designed to provide information, services, or interactive features to users.

Etymology and usage: The term combines “web” from English with “gunea,” meaning “place” or “site” in Basque. It is commonly used in Basque media, education, and government to designate online platforms, and it is often preferred over calques when writing in Basque.

Structure and technology: A webgunea typically comprises multiple pages linked by a navigation system, with a homepage, sections, and interactive elements such as contact forms or embedded applications. Websites are built with standard web technologies and may be managed with content management systems to update content.

Applications: Public institutions and organizations in Basque-speaking areas maintain Basque-language webgunea to serve citizens, including portals related to health, education, culture, and local administration, as well as media outlets and universities. The term is used alongside Spanish sitio web and English website in bilingual contexts.

See also: Basque language; Euskara; Websites.