Repository

usgb/rɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/
noun

A place where a large amount of something is stored.

The library is a repository of important information.
Visual representation of "repository" - A place where a large amount of something is stored.

Often appears as...

  • repository of information
  • repository of knowledge
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Beyond Storage

The term can imply an organized, accessible collection, not just random storage.

Illustration for Beyond Storage
The museum served as a repository for ancient artifacts.
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Metaphorical Use

'Repository' can be used metaphorically to express a center of a particular quality or type.

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She's the repository of the family's history.
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