Meaning of the word repository in English

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

repository

US /rɪˈpɑː.zɪ.tɔːr.i/
UK /rɪˈpɒz.ɪ.tər.i/
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Noun

1.

a place where something is deposited or stored

Example:
The library serves as a repository of historical documents.
This database is a central repository for all customer data.
2.

a person or thing regarded as a store of information or wisdom

Example:
She was a repository of family history and traditions.
The old professor was a walking repository of knowledge.