pierre larousse
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French lexicographer and encyclopedist: Pierre Larousse was a 19th-century French publisher, lexicographer, and writer, best known for founding the publishing house Éditions Larousse and for creating the Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle, a major encyclopedic dictionary.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The educational methods of Pierre Larousse influenced French pedagogy.
- Many students consult dictionaries published by the company Pierre Larousse founded.
Advanced Usage
- "Larousse" as a metonym: The name "Larousse" is often used to refer to the publishing house or its reference works.
- For a definitive explanation, check the Larousse. (Here, "Larousse" refers to a dictionary or encyclopedia published by Éditions Larousse.)
Variants and Related Words
- Larousse (noun): The publishing house founded by Pierre Larousse, or a reference work (e.g., a dictionary, encyclopedia) published by it.
- She bought a new French-English Larousse.
Synonyms
- Lexicographer: A compiler or writer of a dictionary.
- Encyclopedist: A person who writes, edits, or contributes to an encyclopedia.
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French lexicographer (1817-1875)
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