Advanced Learners Dicionary

This dictionary is a top choice for advanced learners of English, trusted by both students and teachers, and utilized by 30 million individuals worldwide. The 7th edition offers a comprehensive collection of 183,500 words, phrases, and meanings from both British and American English, alongside 85,000 practical examples of word usage. It introduces 2,000 new terms and meanings, including recent additions like "offshoring," "life coach," "sex up," and "wi-fi." Furthermore, it provides 5,000 academic words across disciplines such as science, mathematics, computing, literature, and business. The dictionary features 700 entries for terms commonly used in Australia, Canada, East Africa, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and West Africa. The unique Oxford 3000 list highlights crucial vocabulary a student must master, supplemented with special entries offering synonyms, collocations, and expanded examples to enhance language skills. Additionally, 7,000 synonyms and antonyms are clearly shown, and 32 colorful pages visually depict word groups in various themes like extreme sports and music. Encyclopedic entries totaling 2,600 provide insights into cultural references like Walter Mitty and Fort Knox. The included Compass CD-ROM contains all the content from the 7th edition along with resources from the Oxford Learner's Wordfinder Dictionary and the Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, as well as etymologies for 20,000 words.