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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The study of the history of books and the art of printing. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The study of biblical literature, or theology. uncountable, usually

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bibliography

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βιβλίον (biblíon, “small book”) + -λογία (-logía, “branch of study”); see biblio- + -logy.

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