encyclopedian

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From encyclopedia +‎ -an.

Adjective

encyclopedian (not comparable)

  1. Encyclopedic; embracing the whole circle of learning, or a wide range of subjects.

Synonyms

Noun

encyclopedian (plural encyclopedians)

  1. A person who has an encyclopedic knowledge.
    • 2012, Rob Benvie, Maintenance[1]:
      This is how Alzheimer's transforms encyclopedians into vegetables, how Parkinson's immobilizes triatheletes.