assemblage
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C1
/əˈsɛmblɪdʒ/
collection or gathering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assemblage' originates from French, specifically the word 'assembler,' where 'assembler' meant 'to assemble or gather.'
Historical Evolution
'assembler' transformed into the English word 'assemblage' during the Middle English period.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gather or bring together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a collection or gathering.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection or gathering of things or people.
The assemblage of artifacts was displayed in the museum.
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