Databases by Topic: Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Over 25,000 encyclopedia entries covering a variety of subject areas.

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Access full-text encyclopedias covering the arts, biography, country studies, history, law, literature, religion, science, social science and more! Great for research and homework. Video tutorial

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Find the meaning of a word, its origin, and how you might use it most effectively.

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A guide to the meaning, history and pronunciation of English words, both present and past. Video Tutorials

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