The Madura Sinhala-English Dictionary is widely considered the gold standard for bilingual translation in Sri Lanka. Created by Madura Kulatunga, it has evolved from a pioneering computer software into a comprehensive online resource and mobile app that remains a staple for students, professionals, and academics. Key Features

The Madura Sinhala and English Dictionary is an essential resource for:

and first released in 2002, is one of the most widely used bilingual translation tools in Sri Lanka. It serves as a comprehensive resource for students, academics, and professionals, offering over 230,000 definitions across various formats. Key Features Extensive Database

2. Papers on Sinhala Lexicography (Theoretical Context)

Most academic papers discuss the Madura dictionary within the broader history of dictionary making in Sri Lanka. These papers compare the Madura dictionary with its predecessors (like the Clough Dictionary 1830) and successors (like the Malalasekera Dictionary).

The dictionary's entries were initially based on the widely used English–Sinhalese Dictionary Gunapala Piyasena Malalasekera Starting as computer software, it expanded into a website ( Madura Online ) and later an Android application. Key Features Extensive Database: Contains over 230,000 definitions Specialized Glossaries:

: The mobile app functions completely offline after installation. Thesaurus Functionality