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gazetteer
[ gaz-i-teer ]
noun
- a geographical dictionary.
- Archaic. a journalist, especially one appointed and paid by the government.
gazetteer
/ ˌɡæzɪˈtɪə /
noun
- a book or section of a book that lists and describes places gaz
- archaic.a writer for a gazette or newspaper; journalist
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gazetteer1
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Example Sentences
Once upon a time one of them came in a great state of excitement for a copy of the ‘Life of Mr. General Gazetteer.’
It may not be easy to find the exact locality referred to in this narrative by looking into the first gazetteer that is at hand.
The Gazetteer replied, that he was obliged to obey only the King and the Cardinal.
Friedrich did read his terrible Sphinx-riddle; the Gazetteer tornado did pipe and blow.
No end to the industrious wonder of the Gazetteer mind, to the dark difficulties of the Diplomatic.
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