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An '''encyclopedia''' (or, the less-frequently used  '''encyclopaedia''') is a [[book]], a collection of books, or electronic media, that contains comprehensive [[information]] regarding all human knowledge or in a particular field, and is used for [[reference]] purposes. Famous encyclopedias include [[Encyclopaedia Britannica]], [[Encyclopedia Americana]], [[Catholic Encyclopedia]], [[Wikipedia]] and [[Citizendium]].
An '''encyclopedia''' (less frequently spelled '''encyclopaedia''') is most often a compendium of writings (and related images, graphics, maps, auxillary  materials) collected and stored as a [[book]], a collection of books, or electronic media that contains systematically organized [[information]] relating to either particular fields or significant portions of human knowledge. An encyclopedia is generally used for reference purposes. Famous encyclopedias include [[Encyclopaedia Britannica Eleventh Edition]] (1911), [[Encyclopaedia Britannica]], [[Encarta]], [[World Book]], [[Encyclopedia Americana]], [[Wikipedia]] and [[Citizendium]].  Many specialized encyclopedias have appeared, such as the [[Catholic Encyclopedia]] and [[Jewish Encyclopedia]]. Since the 1990s electronic publication has increasingly replaced print. Indeed there has never been a print version of [[Encarta]], [[Wikipedia]] or [[Citizendium]].[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]]
 
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An encyclopedia (less frequently spelled encyclopaedia) is most often a compendium of writings (and related images, graphics, maps, auxillary materials) collected and stored as a book, a collection of books, or electronic media that contains systematically organized information relating to either particular fields or significant portions of human knowledge. An encyclopedia is generally used for reference purposes. Famous encyclopedias include Encyclopaedia Britannica Eleventh Edition (1911), Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encarta, World Book, Encyclopedia Americana, Wikipedia and Citizendium. Many specialized encyclopedias have appeared, such as the Catholic Encyclopedia and Jewish Encyclopedia. Since the 1990s electronic publication has increasingly replaced print. Indeed there has never been a print version of Encarta, Wikipedia or Citizendium.