encyclopedia (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/
Definition
A book or set of books, or a website, containing articles on a wide range of subjects or on many aspects of one subject, usually arranged in alphabetical order.
Examples
She consulted a medical encyclopedia for information on rare diseases.
The online encyclopedia is a valuable resource for students.
He spent hours reading about ancient civilizations in the encyclopedia.
How to Use encyclopedia
- consult an encyclopedia (collocation)
- To look for information in an encyclopedia. — "I will consult an encyclopedia to verify the dates."
- look up in an encyclopedia (collocation)
- To find information about something specific in an encyclopedia. — "You can look up the definition of 'onomatopoeia' in an encyclopedia."
- online encyclopedia (collocation)
- An encyclopedia available on the internet. — "Wikipedia is a popular online encyclopedia."
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