gazetteer

[ gaz-i-teer ]
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noun
  1. a geographical dictionary.

  2. Archaic. a journalist, especially one appointed and paid by the government.

Origin of gazetteer

1
First recorded in 1605–15; gazette + -eer

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British Dictionary definitions for gazetteer

gazetteer

/ (ˌɡæzɪˈtɪə) /


noun
  1. a book or section of a book that lists and describes places: Abbreviation: gaz

  2. archaic a writer for a gazette or newspaper; journalist

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