Description
Discover the all-encompassing Macquarie Concise Dictionary, Eighth Edition, your essential guide to Australian English. This dictionary is not just a compilation of words; it's a rich reference, tailored to the needs of contemporary users. Whether you're a student, educator, or simply a lover of language, this dictionary offers the latest updates in Australian English, featuring more than 2000 new words and definitions including trending phrases such as algorithmic bias, cancel culture, and deepfake. Each entry is meticulously crafted to ensure you understand not only the definitions but also the nuances of usage specific to Australia.
The Macquarie Concise Dictionary, based on the renowned Macquarie Dictionary Eighth Edition, serves as a definitive resource for understanding the English language as it's spoken today, especially in the Australian context. With illustrative phrases that demonstrate usage, etymologies that trace word origins, and valuable usage notes, you're armed with knowledge that enriches your vocabulary.
Enhance your language skills with this essential tool that includes insights into changing perspectives on the environment, politics, technology, and social issues. Plus, enjoy a complimentary six-month subscription to Macquarie Dictionary Online for additional resources at your fingertips.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760556600. Year: 2020. Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia. Pages: 1456.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760556600
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 1456
Description:
The Macquarie Concise Dictionary, Eighth Edition provides an up-to-date reference of Australian English, with wide coverage to meet the needs of the general dictionary user. Based on the comprehensive Macquarie Dictionary Eighth Edition, this volume includes words and meaning which are peculiar to our variety of English, as well as those common to the whole English-speaking world.
The Macquarie Concise Dictionary includes:
- more than 2000 new words and definitions such as algorithmic bias, cancel culture, deepfake, eco-anxiety, hygge, influencer, Me Too, ngangkari, single-use, social distancing
- updated entries to reflect changing perspectives relating to the environment, politics, technology and the internet
- words and phrases from regional Australia
- illustrative phrases showing how a word is used in context
- etymologies
- valuable usage notes
- free six-month subscription to Macquarie Dictionary Online (www.macquariedictionary.com.au)
The Macquarie Concise Dictionary, based on the renowned Macquarie Dictionary Eighth Edition, serves as a definitive resource for understanding the English language as it's spoken today, especially in the Australian context. With illustrative phrases that demonstrate usage, etymologies that trace word origins, and valuable usage notes, you're armed with knowledge that enriches your vocabulary.
Enhance your language skills with this essential tool that includes insights into changing perspectives on the environment, politics, technology, and social issues. Plus, enjoy a complimentary six-month subscription to Macquarie Dictionary Online for additional resources at your fingertips.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760556600. Year: 2020. Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia. Pages: 1456.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760556600
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 1456
Description:
The Macquarie Concise Dictionary, Eighth Edition provides an up-to-date reference of Australian English, with wide coverage to meet the needs of the general dictionary user. Based on the comprehensive Macquarie Dictionary Eighth Edition, this volume includes words and meaning which are peculiar to our variety of English, as well as those common to the whole English-speaking world.
The Macquarie Concise Dictionary includes:
- more than 2000 new words and definitions such as algorithmic bias, cancel culture, deepfake, eco-anxiety, hygge, influencer, Me Too, ngangkari, single-use, social distancing
- updated entries to reflect changing perspectives relating to the environment, politics, technology and the internet
- words and phrases from regional Australia
- illustrative phrases showing how a word is used in context
- etymologies
- valuable usage notes
- free six-month subscription to Macquarie Dictionary Online (www.macquariedictionary.com.au)