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encyclopedia

English → English

noun//ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə//

(education) A large factual book: a book or set of books containing facts and information on many subjects

I looked up the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopedia in the school library.

(English) I looked up the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopedia in the school library.

Wikipedia is a famous online encyclopedia that anyone in the world can edit.

(English) Wikipedia is a famous online encyclopedia that anyone in the world can edit.

Entry ID: en:en:encyclopedia · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary