Anthology: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Anthology noun. A published collection of poems, stories or other pieces by various writers, or by one writer.
How to say it
an-THOL-uh-jee/anˈθɒlədʒi/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (THOL). Forms: anthologies, anthologised.
Anthology in a sentence
Her first story appeared in an anthology of new writing from the north of England.
The box set is an anthology of the band's B-sides and live recordings.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- collection
- compilation
- miscellany
- treasury
Where anthology comes from
From Greek anthologia, a gathering of flowers, from anthos, flower, and legein, to gather.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The box set is an _____ of the band's B-sides and live recordings.
- griffonage
- anthology
- roman à clef
Show the answer
anthology: The box set is an anthology of the band's B-sides and live recordings.