Anthology: meaning, definitions and examples
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anthology
[ รฆnหฮธษlษdสi ]
collection of works
An anthology is a published collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, usually selected by a compiler. Anthologies can highlight specific themes, genres, or authors and are often used in educational settings to provide diverse examples of literature. They serve to celebrate and preserve various forms of artistic expression.
Synonyms
album, collection, compilation, digest
Examples of usage
- The school assigned an anthology of modern poetry for the literature class.
- She contributed to the anthology celebrating emerging writers.
- The anthology included works from several Nobel Prize winners.
- He enjoys reading anthologies of classic short stories before bedtime.
Translations
Translations of the word "anthology" in other languages:
๐ต๐น antologia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคฐเคน
๐ฉ๐ช Anthologie
๐ฎ๐ฉ antologi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝัะพะปะพะณัั
๐ต๐ฑ antologia
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใณใฝใญใธใผ
๐ซ๐ท anthologie
๐ช๐ธ antologรญa
๐น๐ท antoloji
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุทูููุฌูุง
๐จ๐ฟ antologie
๐ธ๐ฐ antolรณgia
๐จ๐ณ ้้
๐ธ๐ฎ antologija
๐ฎ๐ธ safn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝัะพะปะพะณะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ antologiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ antologรญa
Word origin
The word 'anthology' comes from the Greek 'anthologia,' which means 'a collection of flowers.' The term originally referred to a gathering of poetic works and emerged in the 16th century. The first known anthology was the 'Anthologia Graeca,' a collection of Greek poetry compiled in the 10th century. Over time, anthologies evolved to include a broader range of literature and formats, encompassing not just poetry but also prose and other artistic forms. This evolution reflects the changing landscape of literature and the increasing desire to curate and celebrate diverse voices and styles within a single volume.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,912, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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