Antologhie
Definition
An archaic or regional graphical variant for the term 'anthology'; a compilation gathering selected literary pieces or Byzantine hymns and liturgical texts chosen based on spiritual and aesthetic value. In a Romanian historical context, the term structurally refers to old manuscripts copied in monasteries, where the writings of saints or classical poets were organized into a single volume for study or divine service.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Antologhie
- Archaic anthology
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular structural variations. Plural form: antologhii. |
| Formation | Direct structural loan from ecclesiastical Greek 'anthologia' through paleoslavic transmission lines. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.to.lo.ˈɡi.e] (with a distinct vocalic emphasis on the penultimate syllable) |
| Source | Glossary of Archaic Romanian and Byzantine Literary Terms |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În biblioteca mănăstirii s-a descoperit o antologhie rară ce cuprinde versuri scrise de monahii secolului al XVIII-lea.
EN: In the monastery library, a rare antologhie was discovered containing verses written by 18th-century monks.
RO: Această antologhie de texte filosofice bizantine a servit drept manual pentru studenții Academiei Domnești.
EN: This antologhie of Byzantine philosophical texts served as a textbook for the students of the Princely Academy.
RO: Traducătorul a încercat să păstreze topica originală atunci când a tipărit vechea antologhie în grai modern.
EN: The translator tried to preserve the original word order when printing the old antologhie in modern dialect.
Idioms & Phrases
Antologhie manuscrisă / Manuscriptean antologhie
RO: Culegere de texte copiată manual pe pergament sau hârtie fină înainte de extinderea tiparului de masă.
EN: A text compilation copied by hand on parchment or fine paper before the expansion of mass printing.
Antologhie de cântări / Antologhie of chants
RO: Compilație structurală ce reunește partituri și imnuri psaltice folosite de corurile bisericești la sărbători.
EN: A structural compilation gathering musical scores and psaltic hymns used by church choirs during holidays.
Valoare de antologhie / Antologhie value
RO: Statut istoric deosebit al unui document care sintetizează reperele culturale ale unei comunități trecute.
EN: Special historical status of a document that synthesizes the cultural benchmarks of a past community.
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