literature
/ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/noun4 syllables
Literature means: the humanistic study of a body of literature.
Synonyms for literature2
noun, as in the humanistic study of a body of literature
What does literature mean?4
noun
1
the humanistic study of a body of literature“he took a course in Russian lit”
2
creative writing of recognized artistic value
3
published writings in a particular style on a particular subject“the technical literature”
4
the profession or art of a writer“her place in literature is secure”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Literature in a sentence
- Phoenician literature, written on papyrus, has mostly been lost to time and the elements.shekitten
- You majored in literature at the university, didn't you?Amastan
- Donald, our literature teacher, walked us through classical literature.Amastan
- Russian literature is world-renowned for its depth, complexity, and beauty.Amastan
- Her body of work consists mainly of children's literature, stories, and essays.Miktsoanit
- Algeria has a rich tradition in literature, music, and cinema.always
- She never reads classic literature, dismissing it as boring.Nuel
- We have registered for the literature course, because we like to read.Ioan_Cristian
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of literature
as a noun
- plural
- literatures