Secondary Dictionaries
Designed to take students right through secondary school, with learning features designed to build vocabularies, perfect pronunciation and give guidance on grammar and syntax
Developed in collaboration with the Australian National Dictionary Centre
Oxford secondary 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.
Australia's bestselling school reference resources
Firmly established as Australia’s bestselling school reference resources, Oxford’s secondary dictionaries and thesauruses will take students right through secondary school with learning features designed to build vocabularies, perfect pronunciation and give guidance on grammar and syntax.
As students progress through secondary school, they can select a standalone dictionary, a combined dictionary and thesaurus (with a full dictionary followed by a full thesaurus), or an integrated dictionary and thesaurus (with corresponding dictionary and thesaurus entries on each page).
Standalone Dictionaries
Australian School Oxford Dictionary 8E
Coming September 2026
Ages: 10-16 | Headwords: 20,000+
Firmly established as Australia's best-selling school dictionary, the eighth edition of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary includes over 600 new entries drawing on the research and expertise of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, a map of the location of Australian Aboriginal languages and a Countries of the World appendix.
A comprehensive grammar and reference guide is included to assist students with their writing and language usage.
Australian Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary 7E
Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+
This essential reference contains the complete text of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary in a handy ringbinder format. Completely revised and updated, the Australian Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary 7E contains hundreds of new entries that reflect the important areas of contemporary word creation.
Australian Student's Oxford Dictionary 5E Hardback
Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 50,000+
The Australian Student's Oxford Dictionary will take most students all the way through secondary school. More than just a dictionary, it contains cross-curricular subject vocabularies and encyclopedic entries. A 32-page grammar and reference guide is included, providing authoritative and clear advice on grammar and usage.
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.
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.
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.
Combined Dictionary and Thesaurus
Australian School Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus 5E
Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+
This essential resource contains two books in one – the complete texts of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary and the Australian School Oxford Thesaurus.
Now in a vibrant and appealing new edition, this combined dictionary and thesaurus is informed by the lexicographical expertise of the Australian National Dictionary Centre. Word origin and usage notes enhance the reading experience.
Australian Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus 7E
Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+
This essential resource contains two books in one – the complete texts of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary and the Australian School Oxford Thesaurus – in a handy ring-binder format.
Now in a vibrant and appealing new edition, this combined dictionary and thesaurus is informed by the lexicographical expertise of the Australian National Dictionary Centre. Word origin and usage notes enhance the reading experience.
Integrated Dictionary and Thesaurus
Australian School Oxford Integrated Dictionary & Thesaurus 4e
Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+
The Australian School Oxford Integrated Dictionary & Thesaurus is an innovative, easy-to-use reference book, with 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.
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.
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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