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gazetteer
noun gaz·et·teer \ˌga-zə-ˈtir\
: a book or list that is arranged in alphabetical order and gives information about places
Full Definition of GAZETTEER
1
archaic : journalist, publicist
2
[The Gazetteer's: or, Newsman's Interpreter, a geographical index edited by Laurence Echard] : a geographical dictionary; also : a book in which a subject is treated especially in regard to geographic distribution and regional specialization
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First Known Use of GAZETTEER
1611
Rhymes with GAZETTEER
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GAZETTEER Defined for Kids
gazetteer
noun gaz·et·teer \ˌga-zə-ˈtir\
Definition of GAZETTEER for Kids
: a geographical dictionary
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