The Riches of Long‐Term Community‐Engaged Documentary Research: The Warlpiri Encyclopaedic Dictionary as a Legacy Cultural Resource.

The article focuses on the Warlpiri Encyclopaedic Dictionary, a comprehensive language and cultural resource that documents the Warlpiri language and its associated cultural knowledge. Compiled over six decades by a team of linguists and Warlpiri speakers, the dictionary encompasses contributions fr...

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Published in:Oceania Vol. 95; no. 2; pp. 166 - 176
Main Author: Curran, Georgia
Format: Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Jul2025
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        Central Australia
        Language revival
        Bilingual education
        Community involvement
        Cultural property
        Encyclopedias & dictionaries
        Indigenous Australians
        Traditional ecological knowledge
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          Language revival
          Bilingual education
          Community involvement
          Cultural property
          Central Australia
          Book, periodical and newspaper merchant wholesalers
          Historical Sites
          Encyclopedias & dictionaries
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      ab: The article focuses on the Warlpiri Encyclopaedic Dictionary, a comprehensive language and cultural resource that documents the Warlpiri language and its associated cultural knowledge. Compiled over six decades by a team of linguists and Warlpiri speakers, the dictionary encompasses contributions from around 210 speakers and includes 11,000 words, reflecting the rich linguistic heritage and social changes within Warlpiri communities in Central Australia. It serves not only as a language reference but also as a vital tool for preserving traditional ecological knowledge and cultural practices, emphasizing the importance of bilingual education and intergenerational transmission of language. The dictionary is celebrated by the Warlpiri community as a legacy resource that supports the ongoing vitality of their language and culture.
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