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Gazetteer vs. Atlas
Gazetteer
/ˌɡæzəˈtɪə/Examples:
The gazetteer covers geographical details extensively.Each country had a dedicated section in the gazetteer.Local customs were described in the old-world gazetteer.
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Atlas
/ˈætləs/Examples:
The atlas of stars fascinated the young astronomer.Artists often refer to an atlas for geographical accuracy.We lost track of time browsing the antique atlas.
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- A gazetteer is more focused on the geographical information and features of places.
- An atlas primarily contains maps and is more focused on visual representation.
- Gazetteers often accompany maps as an index of place names, while atlases are collections of maps.
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