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Definition & Meaning of "library"in English

Library
01

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow 

library definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
libraries

What is a "library"?

A library is a facility or institution that provides access to a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, digital media, and other resources for the purpose of reading, research, and study. Libraries offer various services including borrowing materials, accessing digital resources, and using research tools. They often serve as community centers for learning, educational programs, and cultural events. Libraries can be public, academic, special, or private, each with specific focuses and resources tailored to their users' needs.

Examples
I spent the afternoon studying at the local library. 
1.1

a room in a private residence that is used for keeping books 

library definition and meaning
Examples
His home library has floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with classic novels. 
02

a set of books, recordings, etc. that is collected by a particular person 

Examples
His library includes rare first editions and signed copies. 
03

a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study 

04

(computing) a pre-written collection of code, functions, or routines that developers can reuse in software projects 

Examples
The Python library simplifies data analysis with pre-built functions. 
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