Meaning of the word gazetteer in English

What does gazetteer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gazetteer

US /ˌɡæz.əˈtɪr/
UK /ˌɡæz.əˈtɪər/

Noun

a book or part of a book that contains a list of names of places, usually with some extra information:

Example:
the Cambridge Gazetteer of the United States and Canada
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