Dictionaries, thesauri & encyclopedias
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- Find out what other material is held by the Library.
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- How to access online dictionaries, thesauri & encyclopedias.
Popular resources
Here's a list of popular dictionaries, thesauri and encyclopedias from our online collection. (Don't forget about Wiktionary and Wikipedia.)
Macquarie Dictionary & Thesaurus Online.
The complete record of English as it is used in Australia including words relating to business, science and technology, as well as words and phrases from regional Australia.
With etymologies, extensive usage notes, audio pronunciations and extra features including grammar and punctuation guides, crossword resources, Word of the Day and Aussie Word of the Week. Words, definitions and encyclopaedic entries updated annually.
Oxford Reference Online (Premium Collection).
Dictionaries, general reference, and specialist reference material covering a broad range of subject areas. International. Selected Full-text, Dates vary.