Meaning of micropedia | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An encyclopaedia containing a limited or reduced (abridged) amount of information.
2. A generic name for an encyclopaedia or wiki that pertains to micronationalism.
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“The 15th ed. is divided into a macropedia (19 vols.), consisting of long, fully detailed articles, and a micropedia (10 vols .) of dictionarylike format. Both are arranged alphabetically.”

“The cultural section covers religions, mythology, and legends of areas of the world and includes maps, a chronology, and color photographs. A second section identifies heroes and deities, giving their myths and regions. A "micropedia" contains short, alphabetically arranged entries for names and places. This handsome volume will serve a wide range of users from junior high school level through adults.”

“Until recently, the encyclopedia volumes were still modeled around a traditional structure that spread information across three volume types: the micropedia, the macropedia, and the propedia. The micropedia offers in-depth and specific articles on topics, whereas the macropedia is aimed at offering a broad overview of human knowledge and endeavors.”

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