Anthologize: meaning, definitions and examples

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anthologize

 

[ รฆnหˆฮธษ’l.ษ™.dส’aษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

literary collection

To anthologize means to compile a collection of selected literary works, typically poetry or prose, from various authors or sources into a single volume. This process aims to showcase the diversity of writing styles, themes, or ideas present in a particular genre or timeframe. Anthologies can serve various purposes, including education, celebration of literary diversity, or highlighting the works of underrepresented authors. The act of anthologizing also allows curators to interpret and present literature from a specific perspective.

Synonyms

assemble, collect, compile, edit.

Examples of usage

  • The editor decided to anthologize the best poems of the year.
  • Many classics were anthologized in the new literature textbook.
  • The anthology of modern short stories includes works from both established and emerging writers.

Translations

Translations of the word "anthologize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antologizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เคฒเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anthologisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengantologikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั‚ะพะปะพะณั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ antologizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใ‚ฝใƒญใ‚ธใƒผใซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anthologiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antologizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท antoloji yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ์ง‘ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ุน ููŠ ุฃู†ุทูˆู„ูˆุฌูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antologizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ antologizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ–็บ‚้€‰้›†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ antologizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safna saman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ะพะปะพะณะธัะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antologiya etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antologizar

Etymology

The term 'anthologize' originates from the word 'anthology,' which is derived from the Greek word 'anthologia,' meaning 'a collection of flowers.' This metaphorical use reflects the idea of gathering the finest works from various authors, similar to how one might collect flowers in a bouquet. The practice of anthologizing dates back to ancient times when scholars and poets would compile their favorite poems and writings. In the past, anthologies served not only as collections of literature but also as tools for teaching and preserving cultural heritage. The use of the term 'anthologize' became more widespread in the 20th century, coinciding with the proliferation of literary movements and the growing recognition of diverse voices in literature. Today, anthologies play a crucial role in literary culture, enabling readers to access a wide range of works and encouraging the discovery of new authors.