Meaning & use
Proem
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A preliminary discourse or preface, especially the introduction to a literary or musical work.
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The poet's proem set the tone for the epic that followed.
In his proem, the author explained his reasons for writing the book.
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From Greek 'prooimion,' meaning 'prelude,' via Latin 'prooemium'; now a somewhat literary or formal term.
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