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A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan

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About This Book

The work is a comprehensive reference for the Cebuano (Visayan) language, offering roughly 25,000 headwords and an addendum of supplementary forms. Entries explain Cebuano lexical items primarily in Cebuano terms while providing English glosses and usage information, plus notes on phonology, transcription, dialectal variation, inflectional and derivational patterns, and listing conventions. An abbreviations list, symbols, and a bibliography accompany the main lexicon to aid researchers and learners. It was compiled by a large team under the editor's supervision and intended as a tool for native speakers and students of the language.

About the Author

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John U. Wolff

John U. Wolff was a linguist and lexicographer known for his contributions to the study of the Cebuano language, a major language spoken in the Philippines. His notable work, "A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan," serves as a significant resource for both learners and speakers of Cebuano, providing insights into the language's vocabulary and usage. Wolff's dedication to documenting and preserving the Cebuano language has made a lasting impact on linguistic studies in the region.

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