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anthology

anthology [ an thólləji ] (plural anthologies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. collection of different writers' works: a book that consists of essays, stories, or poems by different writers

2. collection of musical or artistic works: a collection of works from different musicians or artists

3. collection of things: a collection of various things or ideas
an anthology of complaints

[Mid-17th century. Via medieval Latin< medieval Greek anthologia 'collection of flowers' < Greek anthos 'flower']
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