literature

lit-er-a-ture · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Written works, especially those considered to have artistic merit.

  2. 2.

    Books and writings published on a particular subject.

  3. 3.

    Printed matter such as brochures and leaflets.

Related words

See also: book, literary, writing
Synonyms: books, publications, writings

Etymology

From Latin litteratura ("writing, grammar, learning"), from littera ("letter").