Wiktionary API

Words & Wiki · Content

Wiktionary API provides access to Wiktionary, the free collaborative multilingual dictionary maintained by the Wikimedia Foundation. Unlike commercial dictionary APIs, Wiktionary is a community-contributed resource that covers not just English but thousands of languages, including many African and Nigerian languages. The Wiktionary database contains definitions, etymologies, pronunciations, conjugations, translations, and usage examples for words across its language editions.

free

None

No strict limits; Wikimedia acceptable use policy

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Best For

Language apps needing multilingual definitions, etymologies, and translations from the collaborative dictionary

Pricing

Covers Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo words; excellent for Nigerian language documentation apps

Key Highlights

  • Multilingual definitions
  • Etymology data
  • Translation lookup
  • Nigerian language support
  • No auth required

Required Access Documents

  • None requiredOptional
    Open access; no registration or API key needed

Use Cases

  • Nigerian language documentation:Build an app documenting Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa vocabulary using Wiktionary language data
  • Translation tool:Create a bilingual dictionary tool for Nigerian language learners using Wiktionary translation data
  • Etymology explorer:Help Nigerian students explore word origins and historical meanings for language education

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