chrestomathy
definition
a collection of selected literary passages used to teach a language or subject
example
The teacher compiled a chrestomathy of classic literature to help her students grasp the nuances of the language.
synonyms
anthologyreadercompendium
word origin — derived from the Greek word 'chrestomathia', meaning 'to learn' or 'to use well', which comes from 'chrestos' (useful) and 'mathesis' (learning).