noun a geographical dictionary or directory used to provide information about places and locations
Historical gazetteers provide information about historical places, events, and people, aiding in research and understanding of the past.
In urban planning, gazetteers are used to document and analyze urban spaces, landmarks, and infrastructure.
A gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or directory used to identify and locate places, regions, and features of the Earth's surface.
In library science, gazetteers are used to catalog and organize geographic information for reference purposes.
Gazetteers are often used in cartography to provide detailed information about specific geographic locations.
A writer may use a gazetteer to research and accurately describe locations in their stories.
Historians may use gazetteers to locate and study historical place names and geographic features.
Urban planners may use gazetteers to analyze and plan for the development of cities and regions.
Geographers may use gazetteers to study the distribution and characteristics of places around the world.
Archaeologists may use gazetteers to identify and locate archaeological sites for research and excavation.