pierre larousse

Thân thiện

Pierre Larousse holds a large open dictionary in a library.

Definition

1. 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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Noun

1. French lexicographer (1817-1875)

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