Definition

A group of items or people that are gathered together in one place.

Example

The art exhibit featured an assemblage of sculptures made from recycled materials.

Conversation

Have you seen the new art exhibit downtown?

Yeah, I went last weekend! The assemblage of different materials was fascinating.

I heard they used a lot of found objects for it.

Exactly! It really made the pieces come alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Assemblage → It is formed from "assembler" (from Old French *assembler*, meaning to put together) and "-age" (a suffix indicating a collection or action). The word "assemblage" refers to a collection or gathering of things or people that have been put together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'putting together' ('assembler') a collection ('-age') of items or people — that's what assemblage means.

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