Oxford South African Concise Dictionary
Author | : |
Publisher | : OUP Southern Africa |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011-01-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 0195982185 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780195982183 |
Rating | : 4/5 (183 Downloads) |
Download or read book Oxford South African Concise Dictionary written by and published by OUP Southern Africa. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated edition of South Africa's most comprehensive reference dictionary, ideal for use by high school and tertiary students, as well as libraries, families and businesses. Unique South African content (headwords, usage notes, definitions, pronunciations), updated to include new curriculum and new general words Easy to understand etymologies for all root words (key in new curriculum) Useful encyclopaedic middle/extra matter for South Africa, e.g. history of SA English, SA presidents and prime ministers, Some SA national and provincial statistics, SA languages, etc. Over 200,000 entries, including hundreds of new words and terms Around 2,000 South African words authoritatively explained Exceptionally clear definitions using straightforward English Tricky points of grammar and usage made clear, with offensive words signposted