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literature
literature
/ˈlɪtɝətʃɝ/
noun
(
)
Creative writing of recognized artistic value
(
literature
)
creative writing of recognized artistic value
The English professor assigned classic literature for the students to read.
The English professor assigned classic literature for the students to read.
(
)
The humanistic study of a body of literature
(
lit
,
literature
)
the humanistic study of a body of literature
He took a course in Russian lit
he took a course in Russian lit
(
)
Published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
(
literature
)
published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
The technical literature
the technical literature
One aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature
one aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature
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)
The profession or art of a writer
(
literature
)
the profession or art of a writer
Her place in literature is secure
her place in literature is secure
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