Cambridge English Dictionary
Cambridge English Dictionary is a reference app from Cambridge University Press that provides a comprehensive English dictionary with 140,000 words, phrases, meanings and examples. It is designed for English learners at all levels, with particular emphasis on exam preparation for IELTS, BEC and Cambridge English certifications. The app includes thesaurus sections showing related words, synonyms and phrases for each entry, plus audio pronunciations in both British and American English recorded by native speakers. It serves students, teachers and professionals who need a reliable, offline reference for English vocabulary and usage.
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1 suggestionWe could not find clear evidence that Cambridge University Press has shipped a native Apple Silicon build of this dictionary app. The search results point to version 1.1.5 and do not mention any Apple Silicon or Universal Binary release. Since the app appears to receive minimal updates and there is no recent information about Apple Silicon support, contact Cambridge University Press directly to ask whether a native build is planned. The deadline is important: when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), an Intel-only build will stop launching altogether on that release. In the meantime, several solid native-Mac alternatives are available, including Apple's own Dictionary app (built into macOS), Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (free on the Mac App Store with native Apple Silicon support), or Oxford Dictionary apps if you prefer that publisher's house style. All of these run natively on M-series Macs and are actively maintained.
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