learner's dictionary

2.2

A book that gives simple meanings and example sentences for people learning a language

noun
/ˈlɜrnərz ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

: diccionario para estudiantes

She bought an English learner's dictionary to help with her studies abroad.

Examples

Many students prefer to use a learner's dictionary because the definitions are easier to understand.
I bought a learner's dictionary to help me study English.
A good learner's dictionary includes example sentences to show how words are used in context.
Have you seen my learner's dictionary?
A good learner's dictionary includes example sentences to show how words are used in context.
Many students prefer to use a learner's dictionary because the definitions are easier to understand.
She bought an English learner's dictionary to help with her studies abroad.

Synonyms

school dictionary

vslearner's dictionary

1.6

A dictionary for students learning a language with simple definitions and example sentences

focuses on simplified definitions and extra help for people learning a foreign language

How Learner-Friendly

learner's dictionary

2.2

bilingual dictionary

2.9

unabridged dictionary

5.5

Surface Forms

learner's dictionary singular

learners' dictionaries plural

Morphology

learner's + dictionary

The meaning is directly derivable from 'learner's' (belonging to or intended for a person learning) + 'dictionary' (a book of word entries): together they indicate a dictionary intended for learners. This possessive, compositional pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

Learner's dictionary comes from the simple idea of a dictionary made for a learner: picture a friendly book that gives short definitions, clear examples and extra help like a teacher. That's why it means 'a dictionary made to be easy to use for people learning a language'.