Description
The Macquarie Pocket Dictionary + Thesaurus 5E is your ultimate language companion, ideal for everyday use at home, school, or the office. This highly acclaimed dictionary is part of the proud lineage of the *Macquarie Dictionary*, renowned as Australia's national dictionary. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual reader, this fifth edition offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to Australian English, featuring over 50,000 headwords, phrases, and run-on headwords, making it a must-have resource for anyone looking to enhance their vocabulary and communication skills.
With more than 80,000 clear and easily accessible definitions, this dictionary provides a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. It includes over 1,000 new entries, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest terminology in our rapidly evolving world, covering topics like technology, culture, and social trends. Additionally, you'll find more than 6,000 encyclopedic entries that offer additional context and insights into important contemporary topics ranging from 'Brexit' to 'acai berry'.
The *Macquarie Pocket Dictionary* also features extensive coverage of specialized categories and offers useful etymologies alongside illustrative phrases. Its user-friendly pronunciation system and appendixes on grammar, punctuation, and measurement provide essential reference lists, making this dictionary not just a book but a complete language toolkit.
Enjoy the great value of a BONUS *Macquarie Pocket Thesaurus*, included with every purchase, which enhances your word choice for richer expression. This compact and durable dictionary is designed for easy transport and everyday use, ensuring that you have everything you need to master Australian English effortlessly.
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: 9780730382133. Year: 2019. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia.
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: 9780730382133
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia
Description:
This fifth edition of the Macquarie Pocket Dictionary belongs to the proud pedigree of the Macquarie Dictionary, widely recognised as Australia™s national dictionary. The highly successful Pocket draws on the same research and lexical database to create the most authoritative, up-to-date and definitive record of Australian English currently available in a pocket format. Written in a clear and accessible style for a home, school and office audience, the Pocket contains:
more than 50 000 headwords, phrases and run-on headwords
more than 80 000 definitions
more than 1000 new entries, such as acai berry, bae, cryptocurrency, eSport, keep cup and Mx
more than 6000 encyclopedic entries, including new entries such as Brexit, Morrison, palawa kani and Rohingya
extensive coverage of specialist categories, useful etymologies and illustrative phrases
an easy-to-follow pronunciation system
appendixes on grammar, punctuation and measurement, along with other useful reference lists
Macquarie Pocket Dictionary ” the up-to-date, authoritative guide to Australian English in a compact and durable format. Get a BONUS Macquarie Pocket Thesaurus with every Macquarie Pocket Dictionary!
With more than 80,000 clear and easily accessible definitions, this dictionary provides a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. It includes over 1,000 new entries, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest terminology in our rapidly evolving world, covering topics like technology, culture, and social trends. Additionally, you'll find more than 6,000 encyclopedic entries that offer additional context and insights into important contemporary topics ranging from 'Brexit' to 'acai berry'.
The *Macquarie Pocket Dictionary* also features extensive coverage of specialized categories and offers useful etymologies alongside illustrative phrases. Its user-friendly pronunciation system and appendixes on grammar, punctuation, and measurement provide essential reference lists, making this dictionary not just a book but a complete language toolkit.
Enjoy the great value of a BONUS *Macquarie Pocket Thesaurus*, included with every purchase, which enhances your word choice for richer expression. This compact and durable dictionary is designed for easy transport and everyday use, ensuring that you have everything you need to master Australian English effortlessly.
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: 9780730382133. Year: 2019. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia.
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: 9780730382133
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia
Description:
This fifth edition of the Macquarie Pocket Dictionary belongs to the proud pedigree of the Macquarie Dictionary, widely recognised as Australia™s national dictionary. The highly successful Pocket draws on the same research and lexical database to create the most authoritative, up-to-date and definitive record of Australian English currently available in a pocket format. Written in a clear and accessible style for a home, school and office audience, the Pocket contains:
more than 50 000 headwords, phrases and run-on headwords
more than 80 000 definitions
more than 1000 new entries, such as acai berry, bae, cryptocurrency, eSport, keep cup and Mx
more than 6000 encyclopedic entries, including new entries such as Brexit, Morrison, palawa kani and Rohingya
extensive coverage of specialist categories, useful etymologies and illustrative phrases
an easy-to-follow pronunciation system
appendixes on grammar, punctuation and measurement, along with other useful reference lists
Macquarie Pocket Dictionary ” the up-to-date, authoritative guide to Australian English in a compact and durable format. Get a BONUS Macquarie Pocket Thesaurus with every Macquarie Pocket Dictionary!