bibliography
/bɪbliˈɒɡɹəfi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: bibliographies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A section of a written work containing citations, not quotations, to all the books referred to in the work.
Noun
Examples
The supplementary bibliography (in Vol. VI) attests to the comprehensiveness of the effort.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A list of books or documents relevant to a particular subject or author.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.
Common questions
What does “bibliography” mean?
A section of a written work containing citations, not quotations, to all the books referred to in the work.
Is “bibliography” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.