Louis Maʿluf (1867 - 1946) was a Jesuit priest, scholar, and lexicographer. He is best known for his work on Arabic language and literature. One of his most significant contributions was the compilation of the Al-Munjid, an Arabic dictionary that has been widely used in the Arab world for many years. His work in lexicography has had a lasting impact on Arabic language studies.[1][2][3][4]
Louis Maʿluf | |
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Born | 1867 Lebanon |
Died | 1946 |
Occupation | Jesuit priest, scholar, lexicographer |
Language | Arabic |
Nationality | Lebanese |
Notable works | Al-Munjid |
Major works
edital-Munjid : muʻjam madrasī lil-lughah al-ʻArabīyah (ar): This Arabic dictionary is one of Maʿluf's most renowned works. It has been a crucial resource for students and scholars of the Arabic language.[5] In addition to “Al-Munjid,” Maʿluf authored several other works on Arabic literature and language, contributing to the academic field with his extensive knowledge and research.[6]
References
edit- ^ المنجد في اللغة والاعلام. دار المشرق،. 1984. ISBN 978-964-5843-18-0.
- ^ "The Muhīt al-Muhit Dictionary: The Transition from Classical to Modern Arabic Lexicography". journals.uio.no.
- ^ "A Critique on the Correction and description of Habibaullah Abbasi and Iraj Mehraki from the Tārikh _e Jahãngoshã Joveini" (PDF). lire.modares.ac.ir.
- ^ "The Ottoman Middle East Studies in Honor of Amnon Cohen" (PDF). yplus.ps.
- ^ "al-Munjid : muʻjam madrasī lil-lughah al-ʻArabīyah | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org.
- ^ Al-Munjid: Muʻjam madrasī lil-lughah al-ʻArabīyah. al-Maṭbaʻah al-Kāthūlīkīyah lil-Ābāʼ al-Yasūʻīyīn. 1937. OL 43519969M.