literature

Definition

The body of all written works.

Etymology

From Middle English literature, from Old French littérature, from Latin literatura or litteratura, from littera (“letter”), from Etruscan, from Ancient Greek διφθέρᾱ (diphthérā, “tablet”). Displaced native Old English bōccræft.

Example Sentences

• "He’s studying English literature at university."
• "There’s a vast body of scientific literature on the subject."
• "classical literature"

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