Chamorro-English Dictionary
The Chamorro-English Dictionary by Donald M. Topping, published by University of Hawaii Press in April 1980, is a comprehensive resource for those interested in the Chamorro language. This edition spans 368 pages and presents an alphabetical listing of numerous Chamorro words, adhering to the spelling principles established by the Marianas Orthography Committee in 1971. Each entry includes detailed definitions in English, often accompanied by sample sentences that demonstrate usage in context.
Readers will find a wealth of information within this dictionary, including cross-references among semantically related Chamorro words. Additionally, an English-Chamorro finder list is included, which is based on selected words from the English definitions. This resource serves as a valuable reference for anyone studying foreign languages, particularly those focused on Oceanic and Australian languages, and is designed to facilitate understanding and usage of the Chamorro language.
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The Chamorro-English Dictionary provides an alphabetical listing of as many Chamorro words as could be collected, spelled according to the principles adopted by the Marianas Orthography Committee in February 1971. Each word is given a fairly comprehensive definition in English, and, in many cases, sample sentences have been included to illustrate usages in context. Cross-references are provided among Chamorro words that are semantically related. An English-Chamorro finder list, based on selected words in the English definitions, is also provided.
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