encyclopaedist

/en,saiklou'pi:dist/ Cách viết khác : (encyclopaedist) /en,saiklou'pi:dist/

Thân thiện

An encyclopaedist carefully writes entries at a large wooden desk.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person who compiles information for encyclopedias: An encyclopaedist is a scholar, writer, or editor who contributes to the creation or compilation of an encyclopedia by writing, editing, or organizing its articles and entries.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Diderot was a famous French encyclopaedist of the 18th century.
  • The project required a team of expert encyclopaedists to cover the vast range of scientific topics.
  • Her work as an encyclopaedist involves verifying facts and ensuring the clarity of complex subjects.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Capitalized Usage: When referring specifically to the contributors to the great French (1751–1772), the term is often capitalized.
  • Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert were the leading Encyclopédistes.

Variants and Related Words

• Encyclopedist: This is the more common spelling in American English.
• Lexicographer (n): A person who compiles dictionaries. While related, a lexicographer focuses on words and their meanings, whereas an encyclopaedist focuses on factual information about subjects and things.
• Compiler (n): A person who produces a list, book, or report by collecting and arranging material from other sources. This is a more general term.

Synonyms

• Compiler
• Editor
• Contributor
• Scholar (in this specific context)

Related Phrases

• To compile an encyclopedia: This is the primary action associated with an encyclopaedist.
  • He spent decades compiling the encyclopedia.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who compiles information for encyclopedias

Từ đồng nghĩa

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