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Definition of assemblage noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

assemblage

noun
 
/əˈsemblɪdʒ/
 
/əˈsemblɪdʒ/
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  1. [countable] (formal or specialist) a collection of things; a group of people
    • Tropical rainforests have the most varied assemblage of plants in the world.
  2. [countable] (formal or specialist) a machine made from different parts
    • The mechanical device was an intricate assemblage of gears, springs and rods.
  3. [countable] (art) a work of art made from different, often everyday, objects
    • The exhibition features assemblages made from natural materials, especially stones, branches, leaves and moss.
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  4. [uncountable] (formal) the action of bringing things together
    • What is impressive about this publication is the skill in the assemblage of the different contributions.
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