Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bibliotheca
noun
/ˌbɪblɪˈθiːkə/
Definition
A collection of books or a library.
Examples
- The college’s bibliotheca houses thousands of ancient manuscripts.
- She spent hours in the bibliotheca, lost in the world of literature.
Meaning
The term ‘bibliotheca’ is derived from the Greek word ‘bibliothēkē,’ signifying a place where books are stored and organized for use by the public or by specific individuals.
Synonyms
- library
- book collection
- information center
