English Dictionaries and Thesauruses

Oxford publishes a comprehensive range of dictionaries and thesauruses of current English, including the bestselling Concise Oxford English Dictionary. Authoritative and up to date, and based on the largest language research programme in the world, the range is continuously refreshed to keep abreast of the changes and developments in the English language.

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Bilingual Dictionaries

Oxford publishes bilingual dictionaries at every level, in over 40 different languages, from Hindi to English, Gujarathi and Marathi, Arabic to Urdu, French to Japanese. Whether you are just starting to learn a language or are working with it at a professional level, Oxford has a language dictionary to suit your needs.

School Dictionaries

As the UK's leading literacy publisher, Oxford offers the most comprehensive and authoritative range of dictionaries for children and young adults as well as fascinating and well-researched reference materials.

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

The Oxford DNB is a collection of 50,000 specially written biographies of men and women who have shaped all aspects of the British past, from the earliest times to the end of the year 2000. The stories of these lives - told in substantial, authoritative, and readable articles - are available in 60 print volumes and online.

Oxford English Dictionary

The most authoritative and comprehensive dictionary of English in the world is available Online and on CD-ROM, as well as in a variety of print editions. For more information, and for a free tour of OED Online, visit www.oed.com.

Subject Dictionaries

In a lively, accessible, yet informative style the Oxford dictionary range makes specialized knowledge readable and entertaining, providing unique coverage of a wide variety of subjects, from music, art, literature, and, religion, to science, warfare, and wine.

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If you have a query about the English language, want to look up a word, need some help with your writing skills, are curious about how dictionaries are made, or simply have some time to learn about the language then just ask the experts at AskOxford.com.