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An '''encyclopedia''' (or | An '''encyclopedia''' (or, the less-frequently used '''encyclopaedia''') is a [[book]], a collection of books, or electronic media, that contains comprehensive [[information]] regarding all human knowledge or in a particular field, and is used for [[reference]] purposes. Famous encyclopedias include [[Encyclopaedia Britannica]], [[Encyclopedia Americana]], [[Catholic Encyclopedia]], [[Wikipedia]] and [[Citizendium]]. | ||
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An encyclopedia (or, the less-frequently used encyclopaedia) is a book, a collection of books, or electronic media, that contains comprehensive information regarding all human knowledge or in a particular field, and is used for reference purposes. Famous encyclopedias include Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Americana, Catholic Encyclopedia, Wikipedia and Citizendium.