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cartobibliography

cartobibliography

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The study of books and documents about making maps
  • noun
  • /ˌkɑːrtoʊbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/
  • Specialized
: cartobibliografía
  • A well-organized cartobibliography is essential for researchers.

Examples

  • Anyone interested in old maps will find cartobibliography a fascinating field of study.

  • Her thesis focused on cartobibliography and the history of mapmaking.

  • The library has a department dedicated to cartobibliography and rare map collections.

  • The cartobibliography provides a comprehensive list of resources.

  • The cartobibliography provides an overview of important works related to historical maps.

  • As a professor, she often refers to the latest studies in cartobibliography for her research on map history.

  • His dissertation included a thorough cartobibliography that listed all relevant sources on cartography.

Surface Forms

cartobibliography singular
cartobibliographies plural

Morphology

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

The formation 'carto-' + 'bibliography' clearly signals a bibliography related to maps, but understanding depends on familiarity with the combining form 'carto-'.

Etymology

The word cartobibliography comes from carto- meaning 'map' and bibliography meaning 'a list of books'. So it can mean the study or listing of books and documents about maps and mapmaking.