The Bottom Line
The best all-round dictionary for Canadians to keep on their desks. Compelling reading for anyone interested in Canada.
Pros
- distinctly Canadian
- preferred Canadian spelling and pronunciation
- includes people, places and historic events
Cons
- none
Description
- Hardcover; 1888 pages
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN: 0195418166
Guide Review - The Canadian Oxford Dictionary
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.
