English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

encyclopedia +‎ -an

Adjective edit

encyclopedian (not comparable)

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

Synonyms edit

Noun edit

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.