- Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling , award-winning
Canadian Oxford Dictionary.
- Headwords in colour for easy look-up.
- Over 125,000 words, phrases, and definitions.
- Over 800 uniquely Canadian words and senses.
- 250 entries pertaining to Aboriginal peoples
- Dependable guidance on Canadian spellings.
- Easy-to-understand pronunciation guidance for difficult
words.
The Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current
English offers a reliable description of Canadian spelling, pronunciation,
and meaning in a durable and portable format. With each head word in colour it
is easy for the user to find words quickly. With 125,000 words, phrases, and
definitions, this dictionary features over 800 uniquely Canadian words and
senses. Definitions are presented so the meaning most familiar to Canadians
appears first, with each of these entries being exceptionally reliable –
the result of Oxford's unparalleled language resources and thorough research
into the language. Throughout, it offers authoritative guidance on Canadian
spelling, and pronunciations are given for difficult words using an easy
sound-it-out system (i.e. for QWERTY Say KWUR tee). Designed to fulfill users'
everyday reference needs, the Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current
English offers Canadians essential core vocabulary for everyday
use.
Previous 2005 edition titled Oxford Canadian Dictionary of
Current English.
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