Encyclopedia Britannica

Definition

The Encyclopedia Britannica is a general knowledge English-language encyclopedia which was first published in Scotland in 1768. It has been revised regularly since then with new editions reflecting advancements in various fields.

Analogy

Imagine if your smartest friend wrote down everything they knew about every topic imaginable—that's what reading Encyclopedia Britannica is like!

Related terms

Encyclopedia: A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically.

Reference Work: A work such as a dictionary or encyclopedia providing information on specific topics usually presented systematically.

Digital Encyclopedia: An online database that provides comprehensive information on an array of topics, similar to a print encyclopedia.