The Australian National Dictionary - 2nd Edition - Learn About Australian Words and Their Origins

Sep 28, 2026

The Australian National Dictionary records Australianisms: words whose meanings originated in Australia and have greater currency there, or that carry special significance in Australian history. Built on historical principles, it traces each word from its earliest appearance, establishes origins, and documents how usage changes over time. The second edition, produced at the Australian National Dictionary Centre, includes thorough revisions, thousands of new entries, and detailed origin coverage with quotations illustrating word use across history.

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Australian Words and Their Origins

Historical approach to Australianisms

Edition details and new entries

Coverage areas and example terms

Sources for origins and usage quotations

Ordering and discount offer

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FAQs

What is The Australian National Dictionary and what does it cover?

It is a historically based record of Australian words and meanings that make up Australian English, documenting origins and how usage develops over time.

How does the dictionary differ from general dictionaries?

It is based on historical principles, describing a word’s full history from its earliest appearance, its origin, and its use over time.

What changes are included in the second edition?

The second edition was thoroughly revised and updated, adding 6,000 new entries, expanding coverage to more than 16,000 Australian terms.

Sep 28, 2026

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