The Canadian Oxford Dictionary

The best all-round dictionary for Canadians to keep on their desks. Compelling reading for anyone interested in Canada.

The Canadian Oxford Dictionary brings to life English as it is used every day in Canada. Of over 130,000 entries, more than 2000 are distinctly Canadian words from all regions of Canada. It helps solves some of the problems Canadians face in deciding whether to use the British or American spelling by giving the more common spelling first. Dictionary staff also conducted a nationwide survey to find the preferred pronunciations of words. You'll find mini-biographies of Canadian celebrities, like Celine Dion and "Rocket" Richard, and entries for all Canadian towns with a population of over 5000. Mythological figures and historical events are covered too. You can learn a lot about Canada and Canadians from this single volume.