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nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ẽ.si.klu.ˈpɛ.di.ɐ/en·ci·clo·pé·di·a
Definition
1A reference work containing articles on various topics, typically arranged alphabetically, covering general or specific knowledge.
Usage examples
“For his school project, he looked up the information in a printed encyclopedia.”
“Wikipedia is the largest online encyclopedia in the world.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
consult the encyclopediadigital encyclopediaonline encyclopediaencyclopedia volume
Idiomatic expressions
- A walking encyclopedia (someone with very extensive knowledge)