Ensiklopedya (en. Encyclopedia)

/ˌɛn.sɪ.kləˈpɛ.dʒa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A book or collection of knowledge listed by subject and usually organized alphabetically.
Maria bought an encyclopedia for her school project.
Binili ni Maria ang isang ensiklopedya para sa viņg na proyekto niya sa paaralan.
A detailed and comprehensive compilation of information on various subjects.
The encyclopedia provides detailed information about the history of countries.
Ang ensiklopedya ay nagbibigay ng detalyadong impormasyon tungkol sa kasaysayan ng mga bansa.
A reference that contains words and their explanations and meanings.
I often use the encyclopedia when I need to look for information.
Madalas kong ginagamit ang ensiklopedya kapag kailangan kong maghanap ng impormasyon.

Etymology

From the Greek term 'enkuklios paideia' meaning 'general education'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

encyclopedia of life
A person or thing that contains a wealth of knowledge or experience.
ensiklopedya ng buhay

Related Words

list
A listing of words or information that can be used to refer to specific data.
tala
knowledge
Information learned or obtained from experience and study.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

serious book of information
That encyclopedia on the bookshelf has so much knowledge in it.
Yung ensiklopedya sa bookshelf, sobrang dami ng kaalaman nun.
book of everything
For me, my grandma is like the encyclopedia of life because she knows everything about the world.
Para sa akin, parang ang ensiklopedya ng buhay si Lola, kasi lahat ng tungkol sa mundo alam niya.
info hub
If you want info on science, the encyclopedia is your best friend.
Kung gusto mo ng info sa science, ang ensiklopedya ang best friend mo.