Term: Dictionaries of Contemporary English

Definition:

If a dictionary, in any language, claims to be contemporary, it means that it tries to include the latest and most up-to-the-minute vocabulary and uses, normally including slang, jargon and other colloquial language.

See Also: Dictionary Types; Synchronic

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