1. a geographical dictionary or index of place names
2. a journalist who writes for a gazette or newspaper
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The cartographer consulted a gazetteer to verify the spelling of remote village names.
• Students used the gazetteer to locate unfamiliar cities mentioned in their history textbook.
• The gazetteer contained detailed information about rivers, mountains, and political boundaries.
• Before GPS, travelers relied on gazetteers to plan their routes through foreign countries.
• The library’s reference section included a comprehensive world gazetteer.
• Historical gazetteers provide valuable information about places that no longer exist.