Repository
(noun)
A place where something is deposited or stored, such as a library, archive, or database.
Origin:
From the latin repositorium, meaning "place for depositing". the word first appeared in english in the late 16th century.
Examples:
- The repository of artifacts at the museum provided a wealth of information about the ancient culture.
- The university's repository of research papers was a valuable resource for scholars.
- The company's repository of customer data was used to improve marketing efforts.
- The government repository of public records was made available to researchers.
- The organization's repository of knowledge was crucial for the development of new products.