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Pronunciation / Transliteration: xuǎnjí
"这本选集包含了许多著名作家的作品。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A published collection of poems or other pieces of writing.
"The anthology features works from both classic and contemporary poets." - 2
A collection of selected literary pieces or passages, often by various authors.
"The anthology of short stories includes contributions from several renowned authors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'anthology' originates from the Greek word 'anthologia', which means 'a collection of flowers'. It was used in the context of poetry in the 16th century to refer to a collection of literary works, evolving to encompass various forms of artistic compilations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anthology" is said worldwide
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Anthologie
Transliteration: ɑ̃.tɔ.lə.ʒi
"Cette anthologie présente des poèmes de différents auteurs."
Anthologie
Transliteration: anˈtoːloɡi
"Die Anthologie enthält Geschichten von verschiedenen Schriftstellern."
Antologia
Transliteration: an.toˈlo.dʒa
"L'antologia include opere di poeti famosi."
Antología
Transliteration: an.to.loˈxi.a
"La antología presenta una selección de cuentos cortos."
Antologia
Transliteration: ã.tɔ.loˈʒi.a
"A antologia contém poemas de vários autores."
कविता संग्रह
Transliteration: Kavita Sangrah
"यह कविता संग्रह विभिन्न कवियों के काम को प्रस्तुत करता है।"
选集
Transliteration: xuǎnjí
"这本选集包含了许多著名作家的作品。"
선집
Transliteration: seonjip
"이 선집에는 여러 작가의 작품이 포함되어 있습니다."
アンソロジー
Transliteration: ansorojī
"このアンソロジーには多くの著名な作家の作品が含まれています。"
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