The dictionary is a living, breathing and evolving record of how language is wrapped up in who we are as Australians. It is vital we protect it.

The proposed abolition of the Australian National Dictionary Centre represents a significant retreat from the Australian National University’s long-standing commitment to supporting a national public ...

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For almost 40 years, the words the nation uses in speech, newspapers and books has been mapped by a small team at the Australian National Dictionary Centre.

The Australian Academy of Humanities views with great concern the impact on staff, students and the wider community of the ANU’s plan for the humanities and social sciences. Now is not the time to red...

Brisbane’s Rocking Horse Records turns 50 this year – but it should also be celebrated for its role in facing down a ‘nonsense’ culture war that began with undercover cops and the Dead Kennedys

ANU restructuring of humanities & social sciences programs warning that the cuts pose a threat to Australia’s sovereign capability

The polar regions are cold, remote and off-putting, but there are thousands of polar words in English – and not just words for snow and ice.

Historian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen has chronicled the linguistic history of Australia, in 100 words. Guest: Amanda Laugesen, lexicographer, ANU Produce...

Plus 'demure,' 'totality,' 'allision,' and other words that defined the year

The origin of “demure” may be connected to “mature” or “demur,” but we should be reserved about drawing any conclusions.

Why does everyone blame supermarkets for the cost of living? Because it is their fault!