literature

[US]/ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/
[UK]/ˈlɪtərətʃər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.literature, literary works, literature documents;written materials, books and documents

Phrases & Collocations

classic literature

modern literature

literature review

literature and art

english literature

contemporary literature

comparative literature

classical literature

ancient literature

medical literature

foreign literature

world literature

literature search

children's literature

popular literature

ancient chinese literature

scientific literature

literature survey

classical chinese literature

technical literature

promotional literature

Example Sentences

literature as a profession

the literature of the period

nascent literature and art

the literature on environmental epidemiology.

the realm of literature and art

the nascent literature and art

There is good literature in plenty.

the field of comparative literature;

there is a vast array of literature on the topic.

sample the literature of social science

the Oxford Companion to English Literature.

The book hardly belongs to literature proper.

hold a chair of American literature in the English department

Are you majoring in English Literature?

the byways of English literature

Literature does not exist in some timeless absolute.

Real-world Examples

Journalism is much more practical than literature.

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He mocked our literature and our music.

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I'm majoring in English literature, and you?

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Intrigued, Dr Vida searched the astronomical literature for similar fireballs.

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His plays have had a major influence on the world's literature and drama.

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" I love Russian culture, language. I love reading Russian classical literature, " said Doran.

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Did you read the literature I gave you? You understand the possible side effects?

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And yes, I'm just chasing all of the hot trends in children's literature.

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You said you wanted to talk about the course I'm taking on literature for children.

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In 1985 he left for the United States to study English literature for future education.

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