encyclopedism
/ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidɪzəm/
noun
- The principles or practice of compiling and organizing knowledge into an encyclopedia; same as encyclopaedism.
- Modern encyclopedism includes both print and digital formats.
- His work in encyclopedism helped preserve many ancient texts.
- The rise of encyclopedism in the 18th century reflected a desire to make knowledge accessible to all.
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