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Ibn Duraid - Lexicographer
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Ibn Duraid

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Ibn Duraid was an Arab lexicographer during the Abbasid period. He is primarily recognized for *Jamharat al-Lugha*, a substantial 10th-century Arabic dictionary compiling Basran dialect vocabulary. This work represents a comprehensive resource for scholars and historians studying medieval Arabic language, literature, and culture. It remains valuable for researchers specializing in early Islamic linguistics and the evolution of the Arabic language.

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Ibn Duraid ranks #75 of 315 in the Lexicographer ranking, behind Peter Mark Roget, ahead of Malcolm Guthrie.

Early Arabic lexicographer and philologist; important historical role, less dominant than later canonical dictionaries.

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Ibn Duraid scores 8.20/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Lexicographer category. Early Arabic lexicographer and philologist; important historical role, less dominant than later canonical dictionaries.
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