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libraries

noun as in book repository

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You have worked for the National Archives for several different presidential libraries?

Half a century ago, there were said to be 30 libraries and 20,000 inhabitants.

The remaining 10 or so libraries hold frayed remains of ancient books on Quranic studies, science, and law.

There could also be wireless-free areas of libraries, coffee shops, public squares, and office buildings.

Carnegie donated the money for 3,000 public libraries in 47 states and seven foreign countries.

They have formidable allies in the shape of whole schools of philosophy and whole libraries of eloquence and learning.

Bishops were writing in their libraries, when otherwise they might have been travelling round their dioceses.

He studied the magazines in the libraries, and racked his wits for new ideas to interest their editors.

"I hadn't intended to give any more libraries this year," he said, as he glanced over the pictures.

Cicero had considerable libraries not only in his house at Rome, but also at every one of his half-dozen country seats.

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On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to libraries, such as: study, athenaeum, atheneum, bibliotheca, book collection, and book room.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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