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repository

1 of 1noun
/rɪˈpɑzɪtɔri/
Forms:repositories
1

a place or collection where things are stored for safekeeping

  • University archives act as the central repository for important records, papers, and data relating to the institution's history.
  • Biological sample repositories help medical researchers store blood, tissue, and genetic information from study participants for future analysis.
  • Art museums function as repositories, carefully preserving valuable works of art for public education and enjoyment for generations.
2

a person to whom a secret is entrusted

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3

a burial vault (usually for some famous person)

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