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Chrestomathy Definition & Meaning

chrestomathy
noun
  1. a selection of passages from different authors that is compiled as an aid in learning a language

"Chrestomathy" in song lyrics

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  • "mencken's chrestomathy"
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Frequently asked questions

What does chrestomathy mean?
a selection of passages from different authors that is compiled as an aid in learning a language
What part of speech is chrestomathy?
Chrestomathy is a noun.

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