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Developed in collaboration with the Australian National Dictionary Centre

Oxford's locally published reference resources are developed in collaboration with the Australian National Dictionary Centre (ANDC), a joint Australian National University and OUP project. Established in 1988, the ANDC is a centre of excellence and expertise for the study of Australian English.

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Dictionaries

The Australian Mini Oxford Dictionary (Fifth Edition).

Australian Mini Oxford Dictionary 5E

Ages: Upper Secondary - Adult | Headwords: 22,000+

Australian Mini Oxford Dictionary is the smallest member of the Oxford family of Australian dictionaries and the bestselling mini dictionary in Australia, written for those who need a compact guide to the spelling and meaning of words in the English language today.

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The Australian Pocket Oxford Dictionary (Ninth Edition).

Australian Pocket Oxford Dictionary 9E Hardback

Ages: 14–Adult | Headwords: 60,000+

The Australian Pocket Oxford Dictionary is Australia's bestselling dictionary. Firmly established as Australia's favourite reference in schools, homes and offices, the eighth edition of the Australian Pocket Oxford Dictionary provides unrivalled coverage of Australian English.

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The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary (Sixth Edition).

Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary 6E

Ages: 14–Adult | Headwords: 99,000+

The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary is Australia's most authoritative concise dictionary. Produced in partnership with the Australian National Dictionary Centre, the sixth edition has been updated to include hundreds of new words that you won't find in any other dictionary, providing unrivalled coverage of Australian and international English.

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Thesauruses

The Australian Mini Oxford Thesaurus.

Australian Mini Oxford Thesaurus

Ages: Adult | Synonyms: 150,000+

In a portable mini format, this thesaurus is the perfect size to slip into a briefcase or handbag. Features over 150,000 alternative and opposite words, clear cross-references to words with opposite and related meanings and example phrases and sentences that show how a word is used in its correct context.

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Integrated/Combined Dictionary & Thesaurus

The Australian File Oxford Integrated Dictionary and Thesaurus (Fourth Edition).

Australian File Oxford Integrated Dictionary & Thesaurus 4E

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+

In a handy ring-binder format, this easy-to-use resource includes dictionary entries at the top of the page and corresponding thesaurus entries on the lower half.

Now in a vibrant and appealing new edition, this integrated dictionary and thesaurus is informed by the lexicographical expertise of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, with age-appropriate features to help students navigate the text.

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The Oxford Study Dictionary and Thesaurus (Third Edition).

Oxford Study Dictionary & Thesaurus 3E

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 10,000+

Combining two essential reference works in one handy format, the Oxford Study Dictionary & Thesaurus introduces students to the style in which most adult dictionaries and thesauruses are written, while avoiding abbreviations, symbols, and other confusing conventions.

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