Pierre Athanase Larousse
Definition
Proper noun: - French lexicographer and encyclopedist: Pierre Athanase Larousse was a French grammarian, lexicographer, and encyclopedist, best known for founding the publishing house Éditions Larousse and for creating the Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle, a major 19th-century encyclopedia.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The pedagogical methods of Pierre Athanase Larousse influenced French education.
- Pierre Athanase Larousse believed in making knowledge accessible to the public.
Advanced Usage
- As a namesake: The name "Larousse" is primarily used today to refer to the publishing house and its reference works, which are the legacy of Pierre Athanase Larousse.
- For a reliable definition, she consulted the Larousse dictionary.
Variants and Related Words
- Larousse (proper noun): The shortened form commonly used to refer to the publishing house, its dictionaries, and encyclopedias founded by Pierre Athanase Larousse.
- The Petit Larousse is a famous French dictionary.
Synonyms
- Lexicographer: A compiler or writer of a dictionary.
- Encyclopedist: A person who writes, edits, or contributes to an encyclopedia.
Related Terms and Concepts
- Éditions Larousse: The French publishing house specializing in reference works, founded by Pierre Athanase Larousse.
- Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle: The large universal dictionary of the 19th century, a monumental encyclopedia created under his direction.
Noun
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French lexicographer (1817-1875)
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