✏️ What Is a Visual Dictionary, and How Does It Relate to The Dictionary Project?
✏️ What Is a Visual Dictionary, and How Does It Relate to The Dictionary Project? A visual dictionary is a type of dictionary that explains the meaning of words primarily through detailed images and diagrams, rather than just definitions. Instead of listing only text-based explanations, a visual dictionary shows pictures of objects, concepts, or ideas and labels their parts, making it easier for readers—especially... Read More
These 15 new words added to French dictionary.
Le Petit Larousse 2026 Adds 150 New Words — A Reminder of Why Dictionaries Matter. The Le Petit Larousse dictionary will add 150 new words to its upcoming 2026 edition, reflecting how languages constantly evolve to match the world around us. The new edition will be available to the public on May 21, 2026. French editors say their goal is to “reflect the evolution... Read More
Rotary Club of Hanford Sunset delivers dictionaries to students.
Hanford Rotary Club Delivers Dictionaries to Jefferson Elementary Students Students at Jefferson Elementary School in Hanford, CA, recently received their very own copy of Webster’s Dictionary for Students, Sixth Edition, thanks to the Rotary Club of Hanford Sunset. This delivery is part of a long-standing local initiative aligned with The Dictionary Project, a nationwide literacy campaign. Since 2004, Hanford Rotarians have delivered more than... Read More
📚 148 Dictionaries Donated to Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Students in Florida
April 18, 2025 – Davenport, FL – In a significant effort to promote literacy, Steve Githens presented 148 dictionaries to students at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy (RGSA) in Polk County, Florida. This initiative is part of the ongoing dictionary distribution program aimed at enhancing vocabulary skills among young learners. RGSA, a K–12 charter school located in northeastern Polk County, emphasizes global studies and cultural... Read More
Kazakhstan Publishes Trilingual Dictionary of Kazakh Idioms to Promote Language and Culture.
Kazakhstan Publishes Trilingual Dictionary of Kazakh Idioms to Promote Language and Culture Kazakhstan Publishes Trilingual Kazakh Idioms Dictionary April 18, 2025 – Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan has published a trilingual dictionary of Kazakh idioms in Kazakh, Russian, and English. The release celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. It also supports the growing need for intercultural communication and multilingual... Read More
Renowned Sanskrit Scholar Dr. Prabhakar Apte Passes Away at 92 in Thane.
Renowned Sanskrit Scholar Dr. Prabhakar Apte Passes Away at 92 in Thane April 18, 2025 – Thane, Maharashtra – Dr. Prabhakar Pandurang Apte, a respected Sanskrit scholar and expert in ancient Indian texts and temple architecture, passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related complications. He is survived by two daughters. Dr. Apte was widely recognized for his scholarly contributions to... Read More
Ireland Invests €1.1 Million in Historical Dictionary
Ireland Invests €1.1 Million in Historical Dictionary—The Dictionary Project Can Help U.S. Schools Do the Same Ireland has committed over €1.1 million in funding to preserve its linguistic heritage by supporting the Historical Dictionary of Irish (Foclóir Stairiúil na Gaeilge), an initiative led by the Royal Irish Academy. The four-year funding plan will produce an authoritative, freely available online dictionary documenting the Irish language... Read More
Camarena Memorial Library Donates Dictionaries.
Thank you to Library Manager Lizeth Legasapi for sending in these pictures of students who received dictionaries last week. “I’m so happy to let you know that we have been able to provide 500 students in Calexico with dictionaries. We have been attending Career Days at schools in addition to giving dictionaries at the library. Many children were so excited to receive a copy... Read More
Camarena Memorial Library and Calexico Rotary Club Team Up for Local Dictionary Project.
Camarena Memorial Library and Calexico Rotary Club Team Up for Local Dictionary Project. CALEXICO, CA — Students in Calexico are turning pages and building vocabulary thanks to a recent Dictionary Project led by the Camarena Memorial Library and the Calexico Rotary Club. Together, they distributed free dictionaries to third-grade students across the city as part of a shared mission to support youth literacy. This... Read More
Broken Arrow Rotary Club Dictionary Story.
Broken Arrow Rotary Club Dictionary Story Thank you to Gary Pollmiller and the Broken Arrow, OK Rotary Club for sending in this video. Please give it a watch. Broken Arrow Rotary Club Supports Local Literacy with Annual Dictionary Project. BROKEN ARROW, OK — The Broken Arrow Rotary Club recently completed its annual Dictionary Project, distributing free student dictionaries to every third-grade student across local... Read More