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Macquarie Dictionary Australia's National Dictionary

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The Macquarie Dictionary was first published in print in 1981 and has been online since 2003. Its reputation has gone from strength to strength and it is now nationally and internationally regarded as the standard reference on Australian English. The Macquarie Dictionary features:

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* annual updates of words, definitions and encyclopedic entries
* re

gionalisms from around Australia
* etymologies of words and phrases
* extensive usage notes
* loads of extra features

a system of assessing a building's potential exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame of a bushfire. Have...
21/11/2025

a system of assessing a building's potential exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame of a bushfire.

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any of various events, interests, subjects, etc. that one finds themselves frequently thinking about, especially one con...
21/11/2025

any of various events, interests, subjects, etc. that one finds themselves frequently thinking about, especially one considered unusual.

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the act of confronting a politician at a public event with direct questions or issues, aiming to bring attention to a sp...
21/11/2025

the act of confronting a politician at a public event with direct questions or issues, aiming to bring attention to a specific issue.

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21/11/2025

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a type of mystery box which contains an unseen collectible toy or figurine.Have your say in the People's Choice Word of ...
20/11/2025

a type of mystery box which contains an unseen collectible toy or figurine.

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to perform or execute something flawlessly. Have your say in the People's Choice Word of the Year! VOTE NOW at the link ...
20/11/2025

to perform or execute something flawlessly.

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any of various events, interests, subjects, etc. that one finds themselves frequently thinking about, especially one con...
20/11/2025

any of various events, interests, subjects, etc. that one finds themselves frequently thinking about, especially one considered unusual.

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any of various thick, uncut sushi rolls with the nori wrapped around the filling in order to be eaten by hand.Have your ...
19/11/2025

any of various thick, uncut sushi rolls with the nori wrapped around the filling in order to be eaten by hand.

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a condition resulting from the use of a semaglutide drug, characterised by wrinkling and sagging of the face after rapid...
19/11/2025

a condition resulting from the use of a semaglutide drug, characterised by wrinkling and sagging of the face after rapid weight loss.

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a robot or other entity which operates using artificial intelligence to carry out a specific task which would normally b...
19/11/2025

a robot or other entity which operates using artificial intelligence to carry out a specific task which would normally be performed by a human.

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We couldn't resist....Macquarie Dictionary's latest comical treat DIRTY POLITICS is a fun, tongue-in-cheek look at how p...
18/11/2025

We couldn't resist....

Macquarie Dictionary's latest comical treat DIRTY POLITICS is a fun, tongue-in-cheek look at how politics can shape our language and be wielded for power and influence.

Bad behaviors, dodgy practices and audacious insults galore! This A-Z of trickery, treachery and other tasty treats includes:

🥊An entertaining insight into the underbelly of Aussie politics
🎤Sledges & slip-ups from our politician's very own mouths
🏅20 years of political candidates from Macquarie's Word of the Year
📖Real-life citations from Australian publications

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