Depositories

/dɪˈpɒzɪtəriz/ noun

Definition

Plural of depository; places where valuables, documents, or goods are stored for safekeeping.

Etymology

From 'depository' (deposit + '-ory' meaning 'a place where'). The '-ories' ending indicates multiple locations or institutions.

Kelly Says

The Fort Knox depository holds U.S. gold, but other famous depositories include the Vatican Archives and the Dead Sea Scrolls caves—they're the world's safest hiding places for irreplaceable treasures.

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