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Here’s a list of online free resources for E-Dictionaries and Encyclopedias that you can access:
E-Dictionaries:
1. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
o A comprehensive American English dictionary offering definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and pronunciation.
o Website: Merriam-Webster
2. Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
o Designed for learners of English, offering definitions, example sentences, and pronunciation guides.
o Website: Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
3. Cambridge Dictionary
o Offers definitions, synonyms, antonyms, translations, and pronunciation, ideal for both native speakers and learners.
o Website: Cambridge Dictionary
4. The Free Dictionary by Farlex
o A multilingual dictionary offering translations, definitions, synonyms, idioms, and medical, legal, and financial terms.
o Website: The Free Dictionary
5. Wiktionary
o A free-content multilingual dictionary that anyone can edit, offering definitions, translations, and etymologies.
o Website: Wiktionary
6. Collins English Dictionary
o Provides definitions, thesaurus entries, example sentences, and word origins.
o Website: Collins Dictionary
7. Dictionary.com
o Comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus resources with word definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and word trends.
o Website: Dictionary.com
Online Encyclopedias:
1. Wikipedia
o A free, open-content online encyclopedia created by a global community of contributors. It covers a vast range of topics in multiple languages.
o Website: Wikipedia
2. Britannica Online
o Offers a concise version of the Encyclopedia Britannica, providing articles on various topics with references and related content.
o Website: Britannica Online
3. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
o A dynamic reference work that maintains entries in philosophy, regularly updated by experts in the field.
o Website: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
4. Encyclopedia.com
o Provides users with subject-specific encyclopedias and other reference works, ideal for research and learning.
o Website: Encyclopedia.com
5. Scholarpedia
o Peer-reviewed open-access encyclopedia where articles are written by scholars, each article has a curator responsible for its content.
o Website: Scholarpedia
6. World Digital Library
o Hosted by the Library of Congress, offers access to manuscripts, rare books, maps, photographs, and other important cultural documents from around the world.
o Website: World Digital Library
These resources provide reliable and free access to a wealth of information, suitable for research, education, or personal knowledge enhancement.