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Definition of dossier

dossier

/ˈdɑːsieɪ/
dos · si · er
Plural:dossiers
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dossier Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A comprehensive collection of documents, records, or reports containing detailed information about a particular person, organization, or subject.

Example

"The investigative journalist compiled a thick dossier of financial records and witness testimonies before publishing the article."

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• Nearby Words

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dosh
dosser
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dot
dotcom
dote

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French dossier, literally meaning 'bundle of papers labeled on the back,' derived from dos ('back'), ultimately from Vulgar Latin dossum and Classical Latin dorsum.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dossier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dossier
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