Description
Robert Laws’ *An English-Nyanja Dictionary* is a valuable linguistic resource aimed at facilitating communication and learning between English speakers and the Nyanja-speaking communities of Central Africa. The dictionary compiles an extensive list of English words with their Nyanja translations, helping missionaries, educators, and travelers understand and use the language effectively. It includes clear definitions and phonetic guidance to assist pronunciation. This work not only aids language learning but also contributes to preserving the Nyanja language and culture during a period of increasing interaction between African and European societies. Laws’ dictionary remains important in African linguistic and missionary history.
