anthology

/ænˈθɑːlədʒi/

Origin

From Greek anthologia, meaning "flower-gathering," derived from anthos (flower) and logia (collection).

Meanings

1. A collection of literary pieces, such as poems, short stories, or essays, usually by different authors.
2. A compilation of works on a similar theme or by a single author.
3. A collection of selected musical compositions or recordings.

Example Sentences

1. The professor assigned an anthology of 20th-century American poetry for the course.
2. Her short story was featured in an anthology of emerging writers.
3. The band released an anthology of their greatest hits spanning three decades.

Related Words

• Forms: anthologies (plural)
• Synonyms: compilation, collection, compendium, miscellany, treasury

Memorization Trick

Think of "ANTHOlogy" as a collection of authors (AUTHOrs), each contributing their unique "flower" (piece of work) to create a bouquet (collection) of literature.