wikipedia

/wɪkɪˈpiːdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a free online encyclopedia project supported by the Wikimedia Foundation and based on a collaborative model of user-generated content, where articles are written, edited, and maintained by volunteers.

“She checked Wikipedia for information on the ancient city.”

2. proper noun

the name of the specific online encyclopedia project.

“The Wikipedia website has become a trusted source of information.”

Synonyms

  • encyclopedia
  • online dictionary