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Secondary dictionaries developed in Australia for Australian students

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).

Australian School Oxford Dictionary 7E

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+ | Published: 2021

Firmly established as Australia's best-selling school dictionary, the seventh edition of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated, with hundreds of new words you won't find in any other Australian school dictionary.

A comprehensive grammar and reference guide is included to assist students with their writing and language usage.

Australian School Oxford Dictionary 7E
ISBN: 9780190330682
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Australian Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary 7E

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+ | Published: 2021

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 Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary 7E
ISBN: 9780190333973
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Australian Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary 7E

Australian Student's Oxford Dictionary 5E Hardback

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 50,000+ Published: 2019

The Australian Student's Oxford Dictionary will take most students all the way through secondary school. More than just a dictionary, it also 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 Student's Oxford Dictionary 5E Hardback
ISBN: 9780190319342
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Australian Student's Oxford Dictionary 5E Hardback

Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary 6E

Ages: 14–Adult | Headwords: 99,000+ | Published: 2017

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 Concise Oxford Dictionary 6E Hardback
ISBN: 9780190311315
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Australian Pocket Oxford Dictionary 8E Hardback

Ages: 14–Adult | Headwords: 60,000+ | Published: 2018

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 Pocket Oxford Dictionary 8E
ISBN: 9780190311988
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Australian Pocket Oxford Dictionary 8E

Australian Mini Oxford Dictionary 5E

Ages: Upper Secondary - Adult | Headwords: 22,000+ | Published: 2019

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.

Australian Mini Oxford Dictionary 5E
ISBN: 9780190319335
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Australian Mini Oxford Dictionary 5E

Australian School Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus 5E

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+ | Published: 2022

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 School Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus 5E
ISBN: 9780190334031
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Australian School Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus 5E

Australian Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus 7E

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+ | Published: 2022

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.

Australian Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus 7E
ISBN: 9780190334048
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Australian Schoolmate Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus 7E

Australian School Oxford Integrated Dictionary & Thesaurus 4e

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+ | Published: 2022

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 School Integrated Dictionary & Thesaurus 4e
ISBN: 9780190334055
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Australian Integrated School Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus 4E

Australian File Oxford Integrated Dictionary & Thesaurus 4E

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+ | Published: 2022

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.

Australian File Oxford Integrated Dictionary & Thesaurus 4E
ISBN: 9780190334062
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Australian File Oxford Integrated Dictionary & Thesaurus 4E

Oxford Study Dictionary & Thesaurus 3E

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 10,000+ | Published: 2008

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.

Oxford Study Dictionary & Thesaurus 3E
ISBN: 9780195565768
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New Zealand School Oxford Dictionary 5E

Ages: 10–16 | Headwords: 20,000+ | Published: 2013

The fifth edition of the New Zealand School Oxford Dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated, with hundreds of new words you won't find in other school dictionaries. This best-selling dictionary is written specifically for New Zealand school students and provides easy access to words, while at the same time serving as an introduction to more complex styles of dictionaries.

New Zealand School Oxford Dictionary 5E
ISBN: 9780195585223
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New Zealand School Oxford Dictionary 5E

New Zealand School Oxford Thesaurus

Ages: 10–16 | Synonyms: 150,000+ | Published: 2005

A compact, easy-to-use A–Z thesaurus of synonyms and antonyms that is the ideal reference for students wanting to improve their communication and writing skills. The only thesaurus specifically written for New Zealand school students.

New Zealand School Oxford Thesaurus
ISBN: 9780195584943
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New Zealand School Oxford Thesaurus

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