Definition

A collection of selected literary works or passages, often used for educational purposes, especially in language learning.

Example

The teacher assigned a chrestomathy to help students understand the author's style better.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a chrestomathy?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's basically a collection of selected passages, often used for language studies.

That sounds really useful for learning new languages!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chrestomathy is derived from the Greek "chrēstomathia" (meaning useful learning) which combines "chrēstos" (meaning useful) and "manthanō" (meaning to learn). The term refers to a collection of selected literary passages for the purpose of learning a language or subject.

Memory Tip

Think of 'useful' ('chrēstos') learning ('manthanō') — chrestomathy is a collection designed to help you learn effectively.

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