literature (/ˈlɪt.rə.tʃər/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈlɪt.rə.tʃər/
Meaning
Meaning: written artistic works
Written works valued for their artistic quality, such as novels, poems, and plays. It can also mean all the writings on a particular subject.
Examples
🗣 Russian literature of the nineteenth century produced some of the greatest novels ever written.
Etymology
From Latin ‘litteratura’ (writing, learning), from ‘littera’ (letter).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in education, the arts, and academic study.
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Tags: arts, writing