"micropedia" meaning in English

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          "text": "The cultural section covers religions, mythology, and legends of areas of the world and includes maps, a chronology, and color photographs. A second section identifies heroes and deities, giving their myths and regions. A \"micropedia\" contains short, alphabetically arranged entries for names and places. This handsome volume will serve a wide range of users from junior high school level through adults.",
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