encyclopedia
noun
en·cy·clo·pe·dia
in-ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-dē-ə 
: a work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or treats comprehensively a particular branch of knowledge usually in articles arranged alphabetically often by subject
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The five pillars establish Wikipedia as a free online encyclopedia, with articles that are accurate and cite reliable sources, and editors – called Wikipedians – who avoid bias and treat one another with respect.
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Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2023
At times, listening to him is like reading the world’s most eclectic encyclopedia.
—Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 25 July 2024
It's become like an encyclopedia for what the Heritage Foundation in that sector of Republicans want.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 11 Sep. 2024
Endless dry wit and an encyclopedia of knowledge, Eric Gilliland is unforgettable.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2023
At times, listening to him is like reading the world’s most eclectic encyclopedia.
—Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 25 July 2024
It's become like an encyclopedia for what the Heritage Foundation in that sector of Republicans want.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 11 Sep. 2024
Endless dry wit and an encyclopedia of knowledge, Eric Gilliland is unforgettable.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Encyclopedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encyclopedia. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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