gazetteer meaning and definition

GAZETTEER noun

Definition of gazetteer (noun)

1. a geographical dictionary or directory used in conjunction with a map or atlas, typically containing information concerning the geographical makeup, social statistics and physical features of a country, region, or continent
   • "The gazetteer provided comprehensive information about the geographical features of each country."
   • "For their field trip, the students were asked to use the gazetteer to locate various cities and their population statistics."
   • "An updated gazetteer can be a useful resource for researchers studying environmental changes in a particular region."
2. a journalist who writes for a gazette