encyclopedia in German
encyclopedia in German is Enzyklopädie, Konversationslexikon, Lexikon — encyclopedia means a reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects, usually arranged alphabetically or by category.
encyclopedia in German
Enzyklopädie
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.
Konversationslexikon
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.
Lexikon
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.
Realencyclopädie
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.
Realwörterbuch
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.
What does "encyclopedia" mean?
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noun A reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects, usually arranged alphabetically or by category.
"I only use the library for the encyclopedia, as we’ve got most other books here."
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encyclopedia in a sentence
- I only use the library for the encyclopedia, as we’ve got most other books here.
- Pliny the Elder’s Natural History is a go-to source for understanding what ancient Romans believed about the world and the model for every encyclopedia since.
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What is "encyclopedia" in German?
"encyclopedia" in German is Enzyklopädie, Konversationslexikon, Lexikon. encyclopedia means: A reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects, usually arranged alphabetically or by category.
Are there other ways to say "encyclopedia" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "encyclopedia": Enzyklopädie, Konversationslexikon, Lexikon, Realencyclopädie, Realwörterbuch.
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