genre

Definition

A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French genre, from Old French gen(d)re, borrowed from Latin genere. Doublet of gender and genus.

Example Sentences

• "The still life has been a popular genre in painting since the 17th century."
• "This film is a cross-genre piece, dark and funny at the same time."
• "The computer game Half-Life redefined the first-person shooter genre."

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