Anthologized: meaning, definitions and examples
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anthologized
[ ænθəˈlɒdʒaɪzd ]
literary collection
Anthologized refers to the act of compiling a collection of works, typically literary works such as poems or essays, into a single volume or anthology. This process often involves selecting pieces that showcase a particular theme, author, or genre, providing readers with a curated selection of text.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The famous poet's works were anthologized in a collection that became a bestseller.
- Many contemporary authors have been anthologized alongside classic writers.
- Her short stories have been anthologized in various literary magazines over the years.
Translations
Translations of the word "anthologized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antologizado
🇮🇳 संग्रहित
🇩🇪 anthologisiert
🇮🇩 dianthologikan
🇺🇦 антологізований
🇵🇱 antologizowany
🇯🇵 アンソロジーにまとめられた
🇫🇷 anthologisé
🇪🇸 antologado
🇹🇷 antolojileştirilmiş
🇰🇷 안톨로지화된
🇸🇦 مُجمَّع
🇨🇿 antologizovaný
🇸🇰 antologizovaný
🇨🇳 被编入选集的
🇸🇮 antologiziran
🇮🇸 safnað í safn
🇰🇿 антологияға енгізілген
🇬🇪 ანთოლოგიზირებული
🇦🇿 antologiya daxil edilmiş
🇲🇽 antologado
Etymology
The term 'anthologized' stems from the noun 'anthology', which has its roots in the Greek word 'anthologia'. This term is a combination of 'anthos', meaning 'flower', and 'logia', meaning 'collection' or 'study'. Originally, 'anthology' referred to a collection of flowers, which metaphorically transitioned to represent a collection of literary works. The use of 'anthologize' as a verb began in the late 19th century, when editors and publishers started to compile various writers' works into cohesive collections for readers to enjoy. This practice has expanded over time to include various media beyond literature, such as film and visual art. Today, anthologizing remains a significant method for appreciating and disseminating works from different time periods and styles.