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Macquarie Dictionary & Thesaurus

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The Macquarie Dictionary & Thesaurus combines two essential language tools in one volume, offering over 37,000 clear and up-to-date definitions alongside more than 85,000 synonyms. It includes modern terms like biodiesel, bromance, cyberbully, data haven, skillshare, tweet, and vertical garden, making it a comprehensive reference for contemporary language use. With precise pronunciations and useful appendices, it is ideal for home or office use.
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The Macquarie Dictionary & Thesaurus meets the needs of readers without stretching their finances. Includes up-to-date items such as biodiesel, bromance, cyberbully, data haven, skillshare, tweet and vertical garden- over 37,000 definitions- over 85,000 synonyms- clear pronunciations- valuable appendixes- ideal for home or officeTogether in one volume, these two resources provide the complete language tool.

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ISBN: 9781742619712

Publisher: MacQuarie Library Pty.Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: MacQuarie Library Pty.Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 676g

Pages: 1040

About the Author

The Macquarie Dictionary was first published in print in 1981 and has been online since 2003. It contains the complete record of English as it is used in Australia, and is nationally and internationally regarded as the standard reference on Australian English. The Macquarie Dictionary -- Australia's national dictionary. www.macquariedictionary.com.au

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