Welcome to the Academic Dictionary of Contemporary Czech, a collaborative project developed by experts from the Department of Contemporary Lexicology and Lexicography at the Institute for the Czech Language, Czech Academy of Sciences. This modern lexicographic resource is dedicated to providing a comprehensive lexicon of the Czech language, offering access to definitions, usage, and various linguistic elements.

The dictionary features an extensive array of entries, including around 50,000 of the most frequently used Czech words, as well as selected proper nouns and their derivatives. Users can explore a wide variety of categories, from idiomatic expressions and proverbs to specialized terminology across many fields such as linguistics, healthcare, and science.

Regular updates are made to ensure that the dictionary remains current and inclusive of new words arising in the Czech language, including those related to contemporary issues like the COVID-19 pandemic. With a structured search functionality, accessing linguistic information has never been easier, providing a valuable tool for students, researchers, and language enthusiasts alike.