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literature
/ˈlɪt.rə.tʃər/
[/ˈlɪt.rə.tʃər/]
written artistic works
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Written works valued for their artistic quality, such as novels, poems, and plays. It can also mean all the writings on a particular subject.
Example
Russian literature of the nineteenth century produced some of the greatest novels ever written.
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.