bibliothec

Thân thiện

A bibliothec organizes books on a tall wooden shelf.

Definition

Noun: A professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services; a librarian.

Usage Notes

The word "bibliothec" is a formal and somewhat archaic term. In modern English, the word "librarian" is almost universally preferred. "Bibliothec" is rarely encountered outside of historical texts or very formal, specialized contexts.

Examples

• The ancient library of Alexandria was said to be managed by a learned bibliothec.
• His title was Bibliothec of the Royal Collection, denoting his responsibility for the king's manuscripts and books.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be found in the names of historical positions or within the context of classical studies.
• It is etymologically related to "bibliotheca," an archaic word for a library or collection of books.

Variants and Related Words

• Bibliotheca (noun): An archaic term for a library or a collection of books.
• Bibliothecal (adjective): Pertaining to a library or a bibliothec.
• Bibliothecarial (adjective): Relating to the work or duties of a librarian.

Synonyms

• Librarian
• Curator (when referring to a special collection)
• Archivist (though this specifically concerns historical records)

Word Origin

Derived from Latin bibliotheca (library), which in turn comes from Greek bibliothēkē (biblion meaning "book" + thēkē meaning "case, chest").

Học thuật

Noun

1. a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

Từ đồng nghĩa

• librarian