хрестоматия — meaning in English

English meaning

• anthology noun A book containing a selection of poems, stories or essays, usually by different writers and chosen around a theme.
• reader noun A person who reads, especially someone who reads a particular publication or type of book.

Senses

хрестоматия is used for these senses in English:

• anthology A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.
• chrestomathy A collection of written passages, used to learn an unfamiliar language.
• chrestomathy A collection of choice passages from an author or authors.
• reader An elementary textbook for those learning to read, especially for foreign languages.

anthology — full definition

1. noun A book containing a selection of poems, stories or essays, usually by different writers and chosen around a theme.
2. noun A collection of recorded music, films or episodes brought together in one release or series.

reader — full definition

1. noun A person who reads, especially someone who reads a particular publication or type of book.
2. noun A device or piece of software that scans or displays information, such as a card reader or e-reader.
3. noun In British universities, an academic rank below professor but above senior lecturer.

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