Chrestomathy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɹɛˈstɒməθi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chrestomathy is a noun meaning A collection of written passages, used to learn an unfamiliar language.
Meaning
A collection of written passages, used to learn an unfamiliar language.
More Meanings
- A collection of choice passages from an author or authors.
Example Sentences
A Mencken Chrestomathy (1982)
EC Bridgman's Chinese Chrestomathy in the Canton Dialect (1841)
Word Forms
- chrestomathies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gradus, protreptic, accidence, phraseology, glossopoeia, graecismus.
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