library

Meanings

• noun

  A large collection of books, documents, or other information sources, made accessible to the public or a specific group.

  - "The library is a valuable resource for students."
  - "I spent hours in the library researching for my thesis."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bookhouse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with library
hibernia , jubilee , libel , ribbon

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Variants

List of all variants of library that leads to same result
libraries , library , library paste , library pastes , library science , library sciences , depository libraries , depository library , lending libraries , lending library , rental libraries , rental library , mobile library , reference library , inter-library , interlibrary

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Middle English word 'libraire', from the Latin 'libra' meaning 'books'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first public library was founded in Alexandria, Egypt, around 280 BC.

2. The largest library in the world is the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., with over 164 million items.

3. The oldest known surviving library catalog is the Catalogus Codicum Astrologorum Graecorum, which dates back to 1618.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Information Retrieval: The process of obtaining relevant information from a large collection of data, which is a fundamental function of libraries.

2. Database: A structured collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed, and updated, which is a key component of modern libraries.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Libraries have been an essential part of human civilization for thousands of years, serving as repositories of knowledge and centers of learning. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, and have played a significant role in shaping human history.

How to Memorize "library"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, quiet room filled with shelves of books.
   - Visualize yourself browsing through the books, selecting one to read.
   - Imagine the smell of the old books and the feeling of turning their pages.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'library' with the image of a scholar sitting at a table surrounded by books.
   - Think of the word 'knowledge' when you hear the word 'library'.
   - Associate the word 'learning' with the word 'library'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BIG' to remember the definition of library: Books, Information, and Gathering.

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