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liber

liber

9.9
A written book often found in Latin or old texts
  • noun
  • /ˈliːbər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : libro
  • The rare manuscripts included a beautifully illustrated liber from the Middle Ages.

Examples

  • The scholar referenced an ancient liber in his research on Roman history.

  • In classical studies, the term liber often appears in citations of Latin texts.

  • The ancient liber contained valuable knowledge.

  • Scholars often refer to the liber in their research.

  • The scholar referenced an ancient liber in his research on Roman history.

  • In classical studies, the term liber often appears in citations of Latin texts.

  • The rare manuscripts included a beautifully illustrated liber from the Middle Ages.

Synonyms

book
vsliber
1.0

A set of written or printed pages bound together with a cover

is the Latin scholarly term for a written work
text
vsliber
60 2.4

A book used for study in school or college

is a Latin scholarly name used more for any written work
tome
vsliber
  • Formal
22 8.4

A large, heavy book about a serious subject like history or science

is a general Latin scholarly label not limited to large works
sourcebook
vsliber
1 4.4

A book that collects original documents and texts for study

is the broader Latin scholarly term, not limited to compilations

How Long

multivolume
1 5.2
tome
  • Formal
22 8.4
liber
  • Archaic
9.9
pamphlet
79 3.1
leaflet
31 2.7

Surface Forms

liber singular
libers plural

Etymology

Liber first meant the 'inner bark' of a tree because people long ago used that soft bark as a surface for writing. Because of this, liber later came to mean 'a book'.