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[ ɛnsˌa͡ɪklə͡ʊpˈiːdi͡ə], [ ɛnsˌa‍ɪklə‍ʊpˈiːdi‍ə], [ ɛ_n_s_ˌaɪ_k_l_əʊ_p_ˈiː_d_iə]

Related words: english encyclopedia, dictionary, encyclopedia definition, encyclopedias, encyclopedia americana, oxford encyclopedia of american literature, encyclopedia of american literature

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    How to use "Encyclopedia" in context?

    Encyclopedias are indexes of knowledge with entries organized alphabetically. They were acquired by the printing press in the fifteenth century and were initially used as handbooks to learn new words. They were popularized in the seventeenth century by scientists and theologians as tools for organizing and communicating knowledge. They are now among the most consulted sources of information and are used by scholars, students, and general readers.

    An encyclopedia is a type of reference work. It is a collection of entries about a particular subject arranged in alphabetical order. Encyclopedia entries are typically lengthy, covering several pages of text, and are written by experts in their field.

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