Synonyms for

Wikipedia

Verb / ˈwɪki:ˌpi:ˌdi:ʌ / Another word for wikipedia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia that anyone can edit and contribute to.

Synonyms & similar words

encyclopedia dictionary lexicon glossary thesaurus compendium almanac atlas directory handbook manual guidebook catalog index archives chronicle memoirs

Common collocations

  • Wikipedia article
  • Wikipedia page
  • edit Wikipedia
  • Wikipedia entry
  • Wikipedia community
  • Wikipedia editor
  • Wikipedia knowledge
  • Wikipedia database

Word family

noun Wikipedia

Usage note

Wikipedia is a proper noun and refers to a specific online encyclopedia. It is not typically used as a generic term for any encyclopedia or knowledge base.

Example sentences

  1. I always use Wikipedia to learn about new things.
  2. Wikipedia has a lot of information on different topics.
  3. My teacher told me to use a reliable source like Wikipedia for my research paper.
  4. Wikipedia has articles in many languages.
  5. I can edit and add information to Wikipedia if I find a mistake.

Quotes

  • 'Wikipedia is the best thing ever. Anyone in the world can write anything they want about any subject.' - Jimmy Wales
  • 'Wikipedia is the first place I go for knowledge and the first place I go to waste time.' - Michael Sheen
  • 'Wikipedia is the ultimate poor man's tool.' - Peter Sagal

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