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Term: Encyclopedist

Definition: An encyclopedist is a person who collects, compiles, and edits information for an encyclopedia.

Sense 1 (noun): A scholar or writer who specializes in compiling and organizing knowledge in various fields.

Example sentence: The renowned encyclopedist spent years researching and writing the comprehensive volume on ancient history.

Sense 2 (noun): A person who contributes to the creation or expansion of an encyclopedia.

Example sentence: The online encyclopedia was constantly updated by a team of encyclopedists who diligently added new content.

Sense 3 (noun): A historical figure associated with the Enlightenment period when encyclopedias gained popularity.

Example sentence: Diderot, as an influential encyclopedist, played a significant role in producing the monumental French Encyclopedia.

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