sourcebook
/ˈsɔrsˌbʊk/
noun
- A book containing original documents, texts, or primary materials used for research or reference.
- The history teacher asked us to read a sourcebook of letters from the Civil War.
- For her thesis, she relied on a sourcebook of legal documents from the 1800s.
- This sourcebook collects ancient Greek poems that are hard to find elsewhere.
- A comprehensive guide or reference book on a particular subject, often used in role-playing games or education.
- I bought a sourcebook on astronomy to help with my science project.
- The fantasy sourcebook describes the history and magic of the imaginary world.
- The game's sourcebook includes maps, character stats, and background stories.
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