The noun is borrowed from French gazettier (archaic), gazetier (“journalist, newspaperman”) + English -eer (suffix forming agent nouns denoting people associated with or engaged in a specified activities). Gazettier, gazetier are derived from gazette (“newspaper”) + -ier (suffix denoting a profession); and gazette from Italian gazzetta, from Venetan gazeta, from gazeta dele novità (literally “a gazeta of news”) (referring to the cost of the newspaper, a gazeta being a Venetian coin of little value, whence English gazet (obsolete)), possibly a diminutive of Latin gaza (“riches, treasure; treasury”), ultimately from Old Median *ganǰam (“treasure; wealth”). The English word is analysable as gazette + -eer. The verb is derived from the noun.

Rhymes for gazetteer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gazetteer?

"gazetteer" (noun) means a writer for a newspaper, especially one employed by a government.

What are the different meanings of gazetteer?

"gazetteer" has 2 main meanings: 1. A writer for a newspaper, especially one employed by a government; 2. A newspaper or official gazette.