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cartobibliography

cartobibliography

1 9.9
A list of maps and map collections in a library or museum
  • noun
  • /ˌkɑːrtoʊˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/
  • Specialized
: cartobibliografía
  • Researchers used the cartobibliography to locate historical maps of the region.

Examples

  • The museum published a detailed cartobibliography of its rare map collection.

  • A comprehensive cartobibliography can help scholars trace the development of cartography.

  • The cartobibliography is essential for map research.

  • The library has an extensive cartobibliography section.

  • The museum published a detailed cartobibliography of its rare map collection.

  • Researchers used the cartobibliography to locate historical maps of the region.

  • A comprehensive cartobibliography can help scholars trace the development of cartography.

Surface Forms

cartobibliography singular
cartobibliographies plural

Morphology

cartobibliography = bibliography (semi-transparent) = carto + bibliography + carto

The meaning ('bibliography of maps') follows predictably from 'bibliography' + carto- (map), but 'carto-' is a combining form rather than a standalone word and may be unknown to some learners.

Etymology

The word cartobibliography combines carto- meaning 'map', like in cartography, and bibliography meaning 'a list of books'. So it refers to a catalogue that lists maps or map collections rather than books about maps.