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the principal entry of an item in a reference text, often placed in alphabetical order.
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Library Science. the principal, complete entry of an item in a catalog or bibliography, giving full information on the item, often including its location, and the form by which the item is to be consistently identified and cited.
Example Sentences
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Now in Spain's Canary Islands, one of the main entry points into Europe for African migrants, he hopes to build a future that will allow him to support his family in Senegal.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Japanese giant Capcom unleashes Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main entry in its blockbuster horror series, in February, followed by sci-fi action adventure Pragmata in April.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025
Gaza's Rafah border crossing, a main entry and exit point for the territory, has reopened after eight months to allow sick and wounded Palestinians to cross over into Egypt to receive medical treatment.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2025
Egypt said it agreed to send U.N. humanitarian aid trucks through the Kerem Shalom border crossing, Israel’s main entry point into southern Gaza.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024
By this time, Gene Johnson had closed off the back rooms and sealed the main entry door with sticky tape.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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