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That is because wiki- comes from the word wikiwiki in Hawaiian language, which means quickly and -pedia comes from the word encyclopedia which means a reference work of knowledge and information. So if you combine them together, Wikipedia means a quick reference of knowledge and information.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoIt comes from the word "wiki" (which is Hawaiian for "quick") and "pedia" short for encyclopedia.
Micheal Marshal
It's a portmanteau of "wiki" - a website that can be edited by anyone, except for in a few places, and "encyclopedia" - a compendium of all kinds of information.
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What is the name of data base service of Wikipedia?
Wikipedia uses a MySQL database.
Where is a anime name list?
Wikipedia.
Did this website mean to copy Wikipedia's name?
Yes, because they wanted it to be like wikipedia.
Who here is using the name Naughtyned That is your name on Wikipedia and Uncyclopedia?
not me
How do you spell wikiapedia?
The online encyclopedia has the proper name Wikipedia.
When was the research website Wikipedia founded?
Wikipedia was launched on January 15, 2001. Its name was taken from the Hawaiian word Wiki which means quick, and from the end of the word encyclopaedia, coming up with the name wikipedia.
What is the Hittite name of the god of thunder?
According to Wikipedia his name was Tarhunt.
What is the boys name in Pokemon SoulSilver?
His name in Ethan. Source: Wikipedia
What is Christina Applegate's middle name?
According to Wikipedia, she does not have a middle name.
Where on Wikipedia can you find information on companies?
Usually when you type in a company name into the Wikipedia search box, Wikipedia will bring up all the information they have on that company.
What are the names of rafik hariri wives?
His first wife's name is Nidal AL-Bustani (from Wikipedia,) his second wife's First name is Nazik (also from Wikipedia.)
What was Max Weber's mother name?
according to wikipedia her name is Helene Fallenstein
