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library

UK
/ˈlaɪbrəri/
US
/ˈlaɪˌbɛr.i/

Translations

librarynoun
libraries
pl
UK
/ˈlaɪbrəri/
US
/ˈlaɪˌbɛr.i/
I borrowed a book from the library.
Я взял книгу из библиотеки.
Additional translations
читальня
книжное собрание
Synonyms
reading room
information center
media center
repository
collection
archive
bookstore
libraryadjective
UK
/ˈlaɪ.brə.ri/
US
/ˈlaɪˌbrɛr.i/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., “library books”) to denote association with a library.
Synonyms
bibliographic
bibliographical
bibliothecal
librarial
bibliothecarial
book-related
library-related

Definitions

librarynoun
A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to.
She spent the afternoon studying at the local library.
A collection of books, periodicals, and other materials, especially when systematically arranged.
His personal library includes rare first editions.
A series of books, recordings, etc., issued by the same company and similar in appearance.
The publisher released a new library of classic novels.
A collection of programs and software routines that are available for use by a computer.
The developer used a graphics library to enhance the application's interface.
In molecular biology, a collection of DNA, RNA, or protein sequences cloned or stored for research purposes.
The researchers constructed a genomic library to identify the target gene.
libraryadjective
Relating to, belonging to, or intended for use in a library.
Library staff scheduled a training session on digital cataloging.
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