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Dictionaries

We publish a wide range of dictionaries in many languages and for many markets:

dictionaries iconnull dictionaries for learning English

dictionaries iconnull dictionaries for children and students to age 16

dictionaries iconnull dictionaries and thesauruses of current English

dictionaries iconnull the Oxford English Dictionary - the definitive record of English language development

dictionaries iconnull foreign language dictionaries

dictionaries iconnull AskOxford.com - our language and dictionary resource




For more information about those choices, please see Oxford and the Dictionary (PDF) or read on.

Dictionaries for Learning English

We produce a wide range of monolingual and bilingual dictionaries which are designed specifically for people who are learning English as a second or foreign language. The titles cover all levels from beginner to advanced, and all ages from children to adult.

Children's and School Dictionaries

We offer the most comprehensive and authoritative range of dictionaries, written specifically for children and young adults to use at home and at school.

Dictionaries and Thesauruses of Current English

A comprehensive range of dictionaries and thesauruses of current English, including the bestselling Concise Oxford English Dictionary. Authoritative and up to date, and based on the largest language research programme in the world, the range is continuously refreshed to keep abreast of the changes and developments in the English language.

Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary is widely acknowledged to be the most authoritative and comprehensive dictionary of English in the world. It is also the definitive record of English language development, tracing the evolution of more than 600,000 words over the last 1,500 years through 2.5 million quotations from a wide range of sources.

Foreign Language Dictionaries and Language Learning

Our bilingual dictionaries cover more than 40 different languages, from Arabic to Urdu. Whether you are just starting to learn a language or are working with it at a professional level, we have a language dictionary to suit your needs.

AskOxford - our language and dictionary resource

If you have a query about the English language, want to look up a word, need some help with your writing skills, are curious about how dictionaries are made, or simply have some time to learn about the language then visit AskOxford.com.