Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary is a reference application from Oxford University Press, containing the world's largest advanced-level English dictionary designed for non-native speakers. The macOS edition includes over 86,000 words, 95,000 phrases, 112,000 meanings and more than 237,000 examples, with support for both British and American English pronunciation. Users can record and compare their own pronunciation against native speakers, save favourite words, and access word-of-the-day features. The dictionary comes with a free tier offering sample entries and requires a subscription for full access.
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1 suggestionThe search results and bundle ID suggest this macOS edition has not been updated since at least 2020 and there is no confirmed information about a native Apple Silicon build. The Mac version appears to be maintained by the SlovoEd publishing platform (based on the bundle ID com.slovoed.oxford.ald) rather than directly by Oxford University Press. Given that we are now in mid-2026 with Rosetta 2 set to be removed in macOS 28 (late 2027), you have approximately 18 months before this Intel-only build will stop launching. Contact SlovoEd or Oxford University Press directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned or in development. If neither vendor has committed to a native version or update before late 2027, consider switching to the iOS app on an iPad as a long-term alternative — Oxford University Press actively maintains the mobile edition with regular updates. For reference-only lookups on a Mac, the browser-based version at oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com is also available and runs natively in any modern browser.
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