Biobibliographic

/ˌbaɪoʊˌbɪbliəˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the compilation of biographical information and lists of writings or sources about someone's life.

Etymology

From bio- (life) + bibliographic (relating to the documentation of books, from Greek biblia + graphikos). Developed as a specialized term in library science and literary scholarship.

Kelly Says

When you see 'biobibliographic' on an academic work, it means the author has done the exhausting work of tracking down everything written about a historical figure—it's the gold standard for research completeness.

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