Macquarie Dictionary Online is the most comprehensive Australian Dictionary and Thesaurus available. Our online service offers fast and easy access to over 160,000 Australian words and definitions along with encyclopedic entries, etymologies, usage notes and more, while the Macquarie Thesaurus Online contains over 200,000 synonyms.

Subscription pricing for businesses of all types and sizes

We offer 12-month subscriptions for corporations, government departments, public libraries, academic libraries and other organisations. Two access levels are available: Dictionary & Thesaurus or Dictionary only. 

An invaluable language resource for professionals

The Macquarie Dictionary Online is an invaluable living record of Australian English. Whether you are a small team of editors or a law library we’ve got you covered with:  

• An easy to use, comprehensive search. Unsure how to spell a word? No worries, our built-in fuzzy search can help track it down. 
• With over 25,000 Australian vernacular audio pronunciations, we won’t just help you spell a word but pronounce it correctly too.
• Get expert guidance at your fingertips with 45,000 etymologies, 23,000 encyclopedic notes and extensive usage notes to help you understand the history and context of words.
• Find words and phrases from regional Australia with the Word Map
• Grammar and punctuation guides cover you for everyday editorial queries. 

Easy access as well as additional account features, including: 

• IP access.
• Our easy to set up shared URL feature provides your staff with no-login access.
• Manage renewals, invoicing, contact details and usage statistics through My Account.
• Customer support available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm (AEST), excluding Australian public holidays.

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