1. Plural of bibliotheca; libraries or collections of books, especially in Latin or historical contexts.
Usage: Latin plural form; primarily used in academic, historical, or classical contexts

Examples

• The ancient bibliothecae of Rome housed thousands of scrolls and manuscripts.
• Medieval monasteries maintained their own bibliothecae for scholarly study.
• The bibliothecae of Alexandria was one of the most famous collections in the ancient world.
• Scholars traveled to various bibliothecae across Europe to access rare texts.
• The university's bibliothecae contain extensive holdings in classical literature.