July 1, 2025 • 9 mins
Just in time for Canada Day, the Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles has released its third edition, now mobile-friendly for the first time.
The update, led by UBC researchers, is the dictionary’s first since 2017 and only its second since launching in 1967.
The dictionary now features more than 14,500 meanings for over 12,000 uniquely Canadian words and expressions.
Guest: Dr. Stefan Dollinger, UBC professor in the department of English language and literatures and the dictionary's chief editor
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