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
Born1867
Lebanon
Died1946
OccupationJesuit priest, scholar, lexicographer
LanguageArabic
NationalityLebanese
Notable worksAl-Munjid

Major works

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al-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

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  1. ^ المنجد في اللغة والاعلام. دار المشرق،. 1984. ISBN 978-964-5843-18-0.
  2. ^ https://journals.uio.no/JAIS/article/download/7853/7084/24870
  3. ^ https://lire.modares.ac.ir/article-41-65816-en.pdf
  4. ^ https://yplus.ps/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Ottoman-Middle-East-Studies-in-Honor-of-Amnon-Cohen.pdf
  5. ^ https://search.worldcat.org/title/al-Munjid-:-mujam-madrasi-lil-lughah-al-Arabiyah/oclc/22523281
  6. ^ Al-Munjid: Muʻjam madrasī lil-lughah al-ʻArabīyah. al-Maṭbaʻah al-Kāthūlīkīyah lil-Ābāʼ al-Yasūʻīyīn. 1937. OL 43519969M.