literature

/lˈɪtɚətʃɚ/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. creative writing of recognized artistic value
2. the humanistic study of a body of literature
   “he took a course in Russian lit”
3. published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
   “the technical literature”
4. the profession or art of a writer
   “her place in literature is secure”

Synonyms for literature

• lit