foreword

/ˈfɔrˌwɜrd/
noun
  1. A short introduction to a book, usually written by someone other than the author.
    • The author thanked her mentor in the foreword for years of guidance.
    • The foreword was written by a famous historian who praised the book's research.
    • I always read the foreword before starting a new novel to get context.
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