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anthology

[ænˈθɑːlədʒi]

anthology Definition

a published collection of poems, stories, songs, or other creative works by different authors.

Using anthology: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anthology" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The anthology includes works by various contemporary poets.

  • Example

    She edited an anthology of feminist science fiction.

  • Example

    The band released an anthology of their greatest hits.

anthology Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for anthology

Phrases with anthology

  • a collection of poems by different poets

    Example

    The poetry anthology features works by both established and emerging poets.

  • a collection of horror stories by different authors

    Example

    The horror anthology includes stories by some of the most popular horror writers of the past century.

  • a collection of music recordings by different artists

    Example

    The music anthology spans several decades and includes songs from a wide range of genres.

Origins of anthology

from Greek 'anthologia', meaning 'flower-gathering'

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Summary: anthology in Brief

An 'anthology' [ænˈθɑːlədʒi] is a published collection of poems, stories, songs, or other creative works by different authors. It can be used to refer to collections of specific genres, such as 'horror anthology' or 'music anthology.' 'Anthology' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'collection' or 'compilation.'