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A language dictionary is a reference work that defines and explains words in a particular language, typically arranged alphabetically.
Unlike a translation dictionary, which moves between languages, a language dictionary stays within one: an English language dictionary.
The term usually distinguishes comprehensive works from specialized dictionaries covering slang, technical fields, or regional dialects.
- monolingualSpeaking one language only
- lost in translationMeaning altered between languages
- phoneticsStudy of speech sounds
- translationConverting between languages
- word originsStudy of linguistic roots
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