Bibliotheca: meaning, definitions and examples

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bibliotheca

 

[ ˌbɪbliˈɒθɪkə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

library collection

A bibliotheca is a collection of books, documents, or other written or printed material. It can refer to a private collection or a public library.

Synonyms

archive, collection, library

Examples of usage

  • The bibliotheca at the university contains over 100,000 volumes.
  • She spent hours browsing through the bibliotheca, looking for a rare manuscript.
  • The bibliotheca of ancient scrolls was a treasure trove of knowledge.
  • Many bibliothecas have digital catalogs for easy access to their collections.
Context #2 | Noun

bookcase

In architecture, a bibliotheca can also refer to a bookcase or a room for storing books.

Synonyms

book storage, bookcase, bookshelf

Examples of usage

  • The bibliotheca in the study was filled with leather-bound classics.
  • She organized her books neatly on the bibliotheca in the living room.

Translations

Translations of the word "bibliotheca" in other languages:

🇵🇹 biblioteca

🇮🇳 पुस्तकालय

🇩🇪 Bibliothek

🇮🇩 perpustakaan

🇺🇦 бібліотека

🇵🇱 biblioteka

🇯🇵 図書館 (としょかん)

🇫🇷 bibliothèque

🇪🇸 biblioteca

🇹🇷 kütüphane

🇰🇷 도서관

🇸🇦 مكتبة

🇨🇿 knihovna

🇸🇰 knižnica

🇨🇳 图书馆

🇸🇮 knjižnica

🇮🇸 bókasafn

🇰🇿 кітапхана

🇬🇪 ბიბლიოთეკა

🇦🇿 kitabxana

🇲🇽 biblioteca

Word origin

The word 'bibliotheca' has its origins in Latin and Greek, where 'biblio-' means book and '-theca' refers to a place for storing. It has been used throughout history to refer to collections of books or libraries. The concept of a bibliotheca has evolved over time, from ancient scrolls to modern digital archives, but its essence as a repository of knowledge remains unchanged.