An anthologyA book made from many different writings chosen from other sources. is a selected collection of literaryRelated to writing, especially works of art like novels or poems. pieces, such as poems, stories, essays, or passages, usually gathered into one volume. It is often put together around a theme, author, period, or genreA category of writing, music, or art with shared features..
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ænˈθɑlədʒi/
Easy pronunciation: an-THOL-uh-jee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the second syllable: THOL.
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Anthology Meaning
a book or collection made up of chosen pieces of writing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a collection of selected literary passages
Example: The class read an anthology of modern short stories.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use anthology to mean any collection of things, but it usually refers to literature or other creative works.
- Anthology is not the same as an album or playlist, even if those are collections of songs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does anthology mean?
Anthology means a collection of selected literary works or passages gathered into one book or volume.
What is a simple definition of anthology?
It is a book made up of chosen pieces of writing.
What are synonyms for anthology?
There are no strong direct synonyms in the supplied data. Related words like collection are broader and not exact substitutes.
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