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Definition of sourcebook

sourcebook

/ˈsɔːrsˌbʊk/
source · book
Plural:sourcebooks
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sourcebook Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A collection of original documents, primary texts, or fundamental reference materials compiled for the study of a particular subject.

Example

"The history professor assigned a comprehensive sourcebook containing translated medieval charters and chronicles."

2

A supplemental rulebook for a tabletop role-playing game that provides detailed background lore, settings, or character options.

Example

"The game master purchased a new campaign sourcebook to expand the fantasy world with desert kingdoms."

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• Nearby Words

sour cream
sourball
source
sourcebook
sourdough
souris
sourish

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'source' and 'book', modeled after the German academic term 'Quellenbuch' (literally 'source-book').

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