encyclopedia

🇺🇸 /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/
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a book or digital collection that gives information on many topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order

An encyclopedia contains detailed information on many subjects, from history to science.

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n. a book or digital collection that gives information on many topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order

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Plural encyclopedias