Meaning & Definition of Literature in English
English⟶
Literature
/lɪtərəʧər/
noun
1. Creative writing of recognized artistic value
synonym:
- literature
2. The humanistic study of a body of literature
- "He took a course in russian lit"
synonym:
- literature,
- lit
3. Published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
- "The technical literature"
- "One aspect of waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature"
synonym:
- literature
4. The profession or art of a writer
- "Her place in literature is secure"
synonym:
- literature
Examples of using
They like reading English literature.
Tom is a teacher of Chinese literature.
She went to Italy to study literature.