encyclopaedia
UK/enˌsaɪkləʊ'pi:djə/US/en,saiklәu'pi:diә/
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Definitions
n.
A comprehensive reference work covering many subjects (British spelling of encyclopedia).
百科全书（encyclopedia 的英式拼写）
Root Breakdown
LoanwordBritish-English spelling of encyclopedia, keeping the Greek -ae- (as in paediatric). Same word, same meaning.
Root circ still carries 57 more wordsExample Sentences
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The British edition is spelled 'encyclopaedia'.