Khazar English-Azerbaijani Comprehensive Dictionary
Encyclopedia
The Khazar English-Azerbaijani Comprehensive Dictionary (KEACD), published by the Khazar University Press, is a bilingual dictionary
of the English language
and the Azerbaijani language
.
The first edition of the dictionary is in the process of being published in six volumes. The first three bound volumes of the KEACD were published in 2004-2008, including “A” through “N.” As of November 2010, the remaining volumes are in the process of editing and proofreading. A total of about 250,000 words, phrases and example sentences are included in the dictionary. The main purpose served by the dictionary is to give the correct spelling, pronunciation, and precise translation into Azerbaijani of each entry. Comments are given when needed, and many words are shown in context, demonstrating their stylistic features.
Dictionary and Encyclopedia Center in Baku
, Azerbaijan. The center is directed by Professor Tofik Abaskuliyev. The KEACD is published by Khazar University Press
.
Bilingual dictionary
A bilingual dictionary or translation dictionary is a specialized dictionary used to translate words or phrases from one language to another. Bilingual dictionaries can be unidirectional, meaning that they list the meanings of words of one language in another, or can be bidirectional, allowing...
of the English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and the Azerbaijani language
Azerbaijani language
Azerbaijani or Azeri or Torki is a language belonging to the Turkic language family, spoken in southwestern Asia by the Azerbaijani people, primarily in Azerbaijan and northwestern Iran...
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The first edition of the dictionary is in the process of being published in six volumes. The first three bound volumes of the KEACD were published in 2004-2008, including “A” through “N.” As of November 2010, the remaining volumes are in the process of editing and proofreading. A total of about 250,000 words, phrases and example sentences are included in the dictionary. The main purpose served by the dictionary is to give the correct spelling, pronunciation, and precise translation into Azerbaijani of each entry. Comments are given when needed, and many words are shown in context, demonstrating their stylistic features.
Publisher
The dictionary is compiled and produced by the Khazar UniversityKhazar University
Khazar University is a private university located in Baku, Azerbaijan.-Campuses:...
Dictionary and Encyclopedia Center in Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
, Azerbaijan. The center is directed by Professor Tofik Abaskuliyev. The KEACD is published by Khazar University Press
Khazar University Press
Khazar University Press, an independent publishing house affiliated with Khazar University, produces printed publications related to educational and research fields....
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