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The Macquarie Primary Dictionary is not just another dictionary. It is an essential reference tool in the Australian primary classroom. Its regular use will encourage young readers and writers to use, explore and enjoy the richness of our language. This new edition has been thoroughly revised,...
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Description
The Macquarie Primary Dictionary is not just another dictionary. It is an essential reference tool in the Australian primary classroom. Its regular use will encourage young readers and writers to use, explore and enjoy the richness of our language.
This new edition has been thoroughly revised, using research undertaken for its parent, the respected Macquarie Dictionary, Australia's national dictionary. As a primary dictionary, it is designed specifically to develop and consolidate the language acquisition of middle and upper primary students.
Key features of the Macquarie Primary Dictionary include:
- more than 20,000 headwords and phrases with definitions in clear, natural language
- sample phrases and sentences to show words in context
- a simple re-spelling pronunciation guide
- vocabulary extension
- word histories, including Indigenous language origins
- synonyms, opposites, spelling tips and usage notes
- appendixes including a grammar and punctuation guide, countries of the world, and other useful information
- free ebook - Macquarie Primary Thesaurus
Macquarie Primary Dictionary - the Australian dictionary designed for Australian primary students to use within the Australian curriculum.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761906671
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Macquarie
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 238.0mm
Height: 159.0mm
Weight: 806g
Pages: 688
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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