gazetteer

[ gaz-i-teer ]

noun

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

gazetteer

/ ˌɡæzɪˈtɪə /

noun

1. a book or section of a book that lists and describes places gaz
2. archaic.
   a writer for a gazette or newspaper; journalist

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazetteer¹

First recorded in 1605–15; gazette + -eer

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.’

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

The Gazetteer replied, that he was obliged to obey only the King and the Cardinal.

From Project Gutenberg

Friedrich did read his terrible Sphinx-riddle; the Gazetteer tornado did pipe and blow.

From Project Gutenberg

No end to the industrious wonder of the Gazetteer mind, to the dark difficulties of the Diplomatic.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• archive
• catalog
• directory
• inventory
• prospectus