encyclopædian, a. and n.
(ɛnˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪən)
[f. prec. + -an.]
A. adj. a. Embracing the whole circle of learning; comprising a wide range of subjects. b. Of the nature of or resembling an encyclopædia.
| 1837 New Monthly Mag. XLIX. 439 A work of this order..is in its nature encyclopædian. |
B. n.
† 1. = encyclopædist 1 b. Obs. rare—1.
| 1834 Beckford Italy II. 249 Voltaireists and encyclopedians have poisoned all sound doctrine. |
¶ 2. app. = encyclopædia 1. [? Meant for a Gr. accusative.]
| 1621 Burton Anat. Mel. i. ii. iii. xv. (1651) 132 Let them have that Encyclopædian, all the learning in the world. |