More Than Words The Making Of The Macquarie Dictionary

Author : Pat Manser
Publisher : Macquarie
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781760981099

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More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary by Pat Manser Pdf

'The Editorial Committee of the dictionary of Australian English, led by Arthur Delbridge, were adamant that their dictionary was to be descriptive. It was an important point of difference from traditional dictionary policy. This dictionary would give an account of Australian English as it was heard and written. We wanted it all: spoken, written, technical, polite, rude. The speech of labourers, the jargon of merchants, swearwords, Australianisms, as well as the basic core of English vocabulary.' The idea for a dictionary of Australian English was conceived in the 1960s, but it wasn't until 1981 that the first edition of the Macquarie Dictionary was published. More Than Words tells the story of how the dictionary was brought to life during this period -- from identifying the need for a genuinely Australian dictionary to the long road towards publication -- and explores how the dictionary has evolved over the years since then.

Author : Macquarie Dictionary
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-26
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781743549537

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Macquarie Compact Dictionary by Macquarie Dictionary Pdf

This new edition of the Macquarie Compact Dictionary provides an up-to-date and essential reference for the most common words and phrases used in Australian English. The Macquarie Compact Dictionary includes: · more than 53,000 words and phrases · more than 85,000 definitions · up-to-date entries such as agender, bariatrics, dox, freecycle, listicle, normcore, vamping · idiomatic phrases · etymologies · illustrative phrases showing how a word is used in context · pronunciations in the International Phonetic Alphabet

Author : Macquarie Dictionary
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781742619811

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Macquarie Dictionary Seventh Edition by Macquarie Dictionary Pdf

'It is not just the meaning of a word but the feel of a word that counts. The end result when we wish to compile a list of these particular words is a dictionary that characterises us as a community.' Kate Grenville, international award-winning Australian author. The Macquarie Dictionary Seventh Edition -- Australia's National Dictionary is a comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of Australian English. It covers words and meanings which are particular to our variety of English, as well as those common to the whole English-speaking world, with evidence sourced from corpus data. The Seventh Edition features thousands of new words and senses, such as grandcare, rumbler alarm, fitspiration, modest wear, cool burn, freecycle, grolar bear, digital tattoo, listicle, captain's call, robopoll, vamping, spiraliser and slackpacking. It also includes: · words and phrases from regional Australia · slang and colloquialisms · words from Aboriginal English · etymologies (word origins) · illustrative phrases, many from Australian literature, which clearly show how a word is used in context · valuable usage notes to clarify common language questions · a guide to punctuation · Foreword by Kate Grenville, international award-winning Australian author The Macquarie Dictionary -- Australia's National Dictionary was first published in 1981, and is now both nationally and internationally regarded as the standard reference on Australian English.

Author : Macquarie Dictionary
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1761267752

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Macquarie Concise Dictionary Ninth Edition by Macquarie Dictionary Pdf

Author : Macquarie Dictionary
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781760553708

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Macquarie Little Dictionary by Macquarie Dictionary Pdf

The Macquarie Little Dictionary is based on the complete Macquarie Dictionary, now in its seventh edition. It is an ideal up-to-date reference for anyone seeking quick solutions to questions of spelling, meaning and usage within the core vocabulary of Australian English. Its portable format is perfect for school, home or the office. It features: - more than 31,000 definitions - new words and meanings for items such as freecycle, listicle, microbead, and spiralise - valuable usage notes to help with common language problems - list of common prefixes and suffixes

Author : Macquarie Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : English language
ISBN : 1742619843

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Macquarie Compact Dictionary by Macquarie Staff Pdf

Based on the full Macquarie Dictionary, which is in its sixth edition, the Compact is completely up-to-date. In a convenient format, it features:• more than 50,000 words and phrases• more than 75,000 definitions• up-to-date items such as apera, blade runner, diabesity, digital archaeology, green tape, homesteading and virtual choir• clear pronunciations• idiomatic phrases• free six-month subscription to Macquarie Dictionary Online

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : English language
ISBN : 187642964X

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Macquarie Compact Dictionary by Anonim Pdf

Based on the full Macquarie Dictionary, which is in its sixth edition, the Compact is completely up-to-date. In a convenient format, it features:• more than 50,000 words and phrases• more than 75,000 definitions• up-to-date items such as apera, blade runner, diabesity, digital archaeology, green tape, homesteading and virtual choir• clear pronunciations• idiomatic phrases• free six-month subscription to Macquarie Dictionary Online

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1179 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : English language
ISBN : 1876429615

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The Macquarie Thesaurus by Anonim Pdf

"A thesaurus can be a quick way to find a forgotten word, or a leisurely way to explore a language. We hope both paths are well provided for in this book" (Richard Tardif, Editor)Macquarie Thesaurus is the first thesaurus ever written to be based on the distinctly Australian use of English. This new edition has been totally reworked from the database of the highly-respected Macquarie Dictionary and updated from its store of new words.It therefore contains a wide range of contemporary words, both general and technical, as well as many phrases and colloquialisms. In the technical domain there are items such as digital watermark, extraordinary rendition, bioregion, narcodollar and webinar. Colloquialisms include emo, ubersexual, tottymungous and booty call. Phrases abound so, for example, a foolish person can be described as mad as a two-bob watch, silly as a wet hen, or nutty as a fruitcake. Traditional Australian words such as digger and churinga are included, but there are also newer creations such as baby bonus, barbecue stopper and Australian values. Aboriginal English is represented also with such general items as smoking ceremony, Aboriginal customary law, booliman (policeman), and yandi (marijuana), and informal terms such as cheeky (unpredictable and dangerous), deadly (excellent), sulky (angry) and flash (brazen).

Author : Macquarie Dictionary
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781742619828

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Macquarie Concise Dictionary Seventh Edition by Macquarie Dictionary Pdf

This Macquarie Concise Dictionary Seventh 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 Seventh Edition, this volume includes words and meanings which are particular to our variety of English, as well as those common to the whole English-speaking world, with evidence sourced from corpus data. The Macquarie Concise Dictionary includes: · hundreds of new words and definitions such as Bechdel test, fat-shame, freecycle, lane filtering, robopoll · words relating to technology, the internet and social media, such as big data, cyberwarrior, digital tattoo, domotics, dox, listicle, live-tweet, smart buoy · words and phrases from regional Australia, such as early minute, four-pointer, mufti day, Stobie pole · illustrative phrases which clearly show how a word is used in context · valuable usage notes · etymologies (word origins)

Author : Macquarie Dictionary Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1427 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : English language
ISBN : 1876429224

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Macquarie Concise Dictionary by Macquarie Dictionary Staff Pdf

The Macquarie Concise Dictionary, like its parent dictionary, continues to change, adapt and re-adjust to reflect Australian language. It is both international and uniquely Australian, making it the standard dictionary for all Australians. The richness of the Macquarie distilled into a compact format, the Concise meets the needs of the general reader in a book which is accessible, portable and easy-to-use.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 890 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : English language
ISBN : 1876429623

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Macquarie Concise Thesaurus by Anonim Pdf

"The Macquarie Concise Thesaurus has been produced directly from the respected Macquarie Thesaurus. As with its parent, the rich resources of Australian English are here fully displayed, from the colourfully colloquial to the scientifically specific. The Macquarie Concise Thesaurus features include: over 200,000 synonyms - dictionary format for quick access. Every word or phrase is listed in alphabetical order, making it an ideal reference book. No matter what word comes to mind, you can use it to reach straight into this treasure-house of language."--Publisher's website.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Australianisms
ISBN : OCLC:1237421702

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Macquarie Dictionary & Thesaurus by Anonim Pdf

The Macquarie Dictionary & Thesaurus provides general coverage of the most commonly used words and meanings in Australian English, with over 37,000 definitions and 85,000 synonyms. It includes up-to-date entries such as biodiesel, bromance, cyberbully, data haven, skillshare, tweet and vertical garden. This two-in-one volume is both portable and affordable, making it an ideal reference for use at home, school or the office.

Author : Dictionary Macquarie,Macquarie Dictionary Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : English language
ISBN : 1742619770

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Macquarie Little Dictionary by Dictionary Macquarie,Macquarie Dictionary Staff Pdf

This edition of the Macquarie Little Dictionary is based on the acclaimed Fifth Edition of the full Macquarie Dictionary. With over 30,000 definitions, it offers a completely up-to-date coverage of the core vocabulary of Australian English in a very handy format. Many new words and meanings have been added, reflecting the ever-changing nature of our language. A few examples are: chia, cloud computing, precycle and pocket-dial.The Macquarie Little Dictionary offers valuable usage notes on words which can cause problems for writers of Australian English. For example, there is a note pointing out the common confusion between allusion (a reference to something) and illusion (something that is not real). Notes also suggest more common words for rather formal words, and give information to clarify other usage dilemmas. For clarity and ease of access, these usage notes are highlighted with shading.Appendixes listing prefixes and suffixes are a handy addition to an essential portable language resource, the Macquarie Little Dictionary Fifth Edition.

Author : Alison Moore,Linsay Knight,Susan Butler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : English language
ISBN : 1742462901

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Macquarie Primary Dictionary by Alison Moore,Linsay Knight,Susan Butler Pdf

This dictionary is an essential tool in the Australian primary classroom. It regular use will encourage young readers to use, explore and enjoy the richness of English.

Author : Macquarie,Alison Moore
Publisher : Jacaranda
Page : 1367 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : English language
ISBN : 1742460712

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Macquarie Pocket Dictionary by Macquarie,Alison Moore Pdf