Dictionary of Ibo Language: English–Ibo (1923)
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- Title
- Dictionary of Ibo Language: English–Ibo (1923)
- Publication year listed
- 1923
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- Public domain eBook
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- Free online reader; no registration required
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About this book
Dictionary of Ibo Language: English–Ibo (1923)
Author: Church Missionary Society
Year: 1923
Dictionary of Ibo Language: English–Ibo is a historical English-to-Igbo dictionary published in 1923 by the Church Missionary Society Bookshop, Lagos. The work was compiled to assist English speakers in learning the Igbo language and includes vocabulary drawn from several major Igbo dialects, including Onitsha, Bonny, Arochukwu, and Ungwana. The preface discusses the history of Igbo lexicography, pronunciation, tone, and orthography, making the volume an important resource for the study of the Igbo language, linguistics, Nigerian history, and African cultural heritage. This digitized edition is preserved for research, educational, and historical purposes.