: Details the phonological system (sounds) and the writing system (orthography).
: Updated statistics on global English use and a new section on English in a post-Brexit Europe.
: Explores the nature, sources, and structure of the lexicon, including etymology and "lexical dimensions" like slang and taboos. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
: New coverage of forensic linguistics , gender identities in language, and the use of "big data" in linguistics.
The third edition is available in multiple formats from various retailers: : Details the phonological system (sounds) and the
The encyclopedia is organized into six thematic parts containing 25 chapters, totaling over 500 pages.
The most recent edition includes significant updates to reflect 21st-century developments: : New coverage of forensic linguistics , gender
: Traces the language's evolution from its origins and Old English through Middle and Early Modern English to its current status as a global language.