Front matter and Proem

Front matter

Front matter noun - Written matter preceding the main text of a book.
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Proem and front matter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proem" instead a noun phrase "Front matter".

Proem

Proem noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.

Front matter and proem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Front matter" instead a noun "Proem".
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