# Macmillan American Dictionary

> This is the best Android app for New Macmillan American Dictionary.

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## Overview

- **ID:** `newmacmillan.american.dictionary`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Study Center
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 41,336
- **Rating:** 3.52 / 5 (357 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-20
- **First published:** 2018-12-18
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=newmacmillan.american.dictionary)
- **Website:** [http://kuroapp.com](http://kuroapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://kuroapp.com/privacy.html](http://kuroapp.com/privacy.html)

## Description

The New Macmillan American Dictionary is the premier tool for learners of American English, offering over 100,000 references and 80,000 example sentences. It features clear, concise definitions using only 2,500 words for simplicity and includes up-to-date information on new words, spoken English, and changing meanings.

Key features include the full print dictionary content, additional collocations, synonyms, word origins, and a user guide. The app supports wildcard search, predictive text, idioms and phrasal verb lookups, vocabulary grouping, search history, and bookmarks. It also integrates with compatible apps on your device to enhance your language learning experience.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the Macmillan American Dictionary content excellent with clear explanations and helpful phonetics. However, many report persistent ads despite paying for removal, problems downloading offline content, and subscription/payment issues including double charges and failure to restore purchases. There are also functional issues like some words needing internet despite premium purchase, slow or failed downloads, and occasional bugs like freezing and broken images. Overall, while the dictionary's quality is praised, technical and payment problems hinder user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Clear and succinct explanations making it extremely useful for learning and teaching English.
- Includes both American and British word definitions, which users appreciate.
- Good overall dictionary content with thorough word coverage including phrasal verbs.
- Phonetic transcriptions are helpful for pronunciation guidance.
- User-friendly interface and valuable information presentation.

### Cons

- Advertisements still appear even after users have paid to remove them.
- Offline content download often fails with errors or extremely slow unzipping process.
- Payment and subscription issues, such as being charged multiple times and difficulty restoring purchases.
- Some words still require internet access despite purchasing the premium version.
- Occasional software bugs such as broken pictures and app freezing on word lookup.

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