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gazetteer

/gaz-i-teer/US // ˌgæz ɪˈtɪər //UK // (ˌɡæzɪˈtɪə) //

地名录,地名索引,地名词典,地名册

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a geographical dictionary.
    • : Archaic. a journalist, especially one appointed and paid by the government.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • 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.