Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. |
An encyclopedia is a written compendium of knowledge. |
It is freely available, and incorporates elements of general and specialized encyclopedias, almanacs, and gazetteers. |
For what it isn't, see what Wikipedia is not. |
See also
- Wikipedia:Expectations and norms of the Wikipedia community
- Wikipedia:Five pillars
- Wikipedia:Here to build an encyclopedia
- Wikipedia:The rules are principles
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