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Definition of anthologize

anthologize

/ænˈθɑːlədʒaɪz/
(UK: anthologise)
an · thol · o · gize
Adverb:anthologically
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Adjective:anthological
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Past Simple:anthologized
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Past Participle:anthologized
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Present Participle:anthologizing
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1

To include or publish a literary, musical, or artistic work (or works by a specific author or creator) in an anthology.

Example

"Her early short stories have been widely anthologized in college literature textbooks."

2

To compile or edit an anthology of selected literary or artistic works.

Example

"The professor spent two years anthologizing regional folk poetry from the nineteenth century."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'anthology' plus the verbal suffix '-ize'. 'Anthology' comes via French or Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek 'anthologia', literally meaning 'a flower-gathering', from 'anthos' (flower) and 'legein' (to gather), originally referring to a collection of small poems compared to a bouquet of flowers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anthologize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anthologize
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