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libraries

 

[ ˈlaɪbrəriz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education

A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution.

Synonyms

bibliotheca, book depository

Examples of usage

  • Students often visit libraries to study and borrow books.
  • Libraries provide a quiet space for reading and research.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A collection of precompiled routines that a program can use.

Synonyms

code library, function set

Examples of usage

  • This programming language comes with a standard library of functions.
  • The library simplifies the process of coding by providing commonly used functions.
Context #3 | Noun

internet

A collection of resources made accessible to a community for reference or borrowing through online platforms.

Synonyms

digital library, online repository

Examples of usage

  • Online libraries offer a wide range of digital resources such as e-books and articles.
  • Users can access the virtual library from anywhere with an internet connection.

Translations

Translations of the word "libraries" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bibliotecas

🇮🇳 पुस्तकालय

🇩🇪 Bibliotheken

🇮🇩 perpustakaan

🇺🇦 бібліотеки

🇵🇱 biblioteki

🇯🇵 図書館

🇫🇷 bibliothèques

🇪🇸 bibliotecas

🇹🇷 kütüphaneler

🇰🇷 도서관

🇸🇦 مكتبات

🇨🇿 knihovny

🇸🇰 knižnice

🇨🇳 图书馆

🇸🇮 knjižnice

🇮🇸 bókasöfn

🇰🇿 кітапханалар

🇬🇪 ბიბლიოთეკები

🇦🇿 kitabxanalar

🇲🇽 bibliotecas

Etymology

The word 'libraries' originates from the Latin word 'bibliotheca,' which means a collection of books. Libraries have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Over time, libraries have evolved to include various forms of media and digital resources, becoming essential hubs for education, research, and information dissemination.

See also: librarian, library.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,306, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.