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Elegant, erudite and utterly up to date, this book contains more than 1500 unique New Zealand words and expressions. From afakasi to zespri, the Book of New Zealand Words presents an intriguing selection from the distinctive vocabulary of Aotearoa New Zealand, along with fresh, colourful examples of these words in use, from every period in our history and every walk of life. In an informed and engaging introduction, expert lexicographer Dr Dianne Bardsley tells the story of the development of New Zealand English since pre-settler times, and explores where we really get our unique words and popular sayings from: sports, politics, farming, popular culture, and uniquely in the world te reo Maori. This fascinating book is a store-house of curious facts and essential information on New Zealand society, culture, and history, giving real insight into our changing population, attitudes and beliefs. Specially illustrated by artist John Reynolds with all-new page art that quite literally draws on these New Zealand words, this is an indispensable reference and a must-have for anyone who loves language.
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Dr Dianne Bardsley is a noted lexicographer, former Director of the New Zealand Dictionary Centre and lecturer in the School of Linguistics and Applied Languages at Victoria University of Wellington. A regular media commentator, she has authored and contributed to many dictionaries and books on social history and language. Among her favourite New Zealandisms are howlybag, huckery, and poozler.
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- VerlagTe Papa Press
- Erscheinungsdatum2013
- ISBN 10 1877385840
- ISBN 13 9781877385841
- EinbandTapa dura
- Anzahl der Seiten424
- ZeichnerReynolds John
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