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Definition of anthology

anthology

/ænˈθɑːlədʒi/
an · thol · o · gy
Adverb:anthologically
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Plural:anthologies
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Adjective:anthological
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1

A published collection of poems, stories, essays, or other pieces of writing, typically chosen by a compiler from various authors or from a single author's body of work.

Example

"The professor assigned an anthology of twentieth-century American poetry for the introductory literature seminar."

2

A collection of selected musical recordings, films, or television episodes issued together, or a television and radio series that presents a different story and set of characters in each episode or season.

Example

"The record label released a three-disc anthology featuring the jazz pianist's finest studio recordings and previously unheard live performances."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 17th century via French or Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek anthologia, literally meaning 'flower-gathering' (from anthos 'flower' and logia 'collecting'), originally used to describe a compilation of small, choice poems compared metaphorically to a bouquet of flowers.

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