Simple Definition of glossary

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glossary

noun

plural glossaries
1
: a list that gives definitions of the hard or unusual words found in a book
2
: a dictionary of the special terms in a particular field or job

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“Glossary.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/glossary. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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