Literature

Meaning

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

Example Sentences

She studied English literature at university.

He studied English literature at university.

Example Expressions

classic literature

Synonyms

writings, texts, books, poetry, writing, works, prose, composition

Entry 1

writings, texts, books, poetry

Entry 2

writing, works, prose, poetry, composition

Antonyms

illiteracy, ignorance, illiterature

Entry 1

illiteracy, ignorance

Entry 2

illiterature, ignorance

Collocations

English literature, classical literature, modern literature, world literature, study literature

Entry 1

English literature, classical literature, modern literature

Entry 2

English literature, world literature, modern literature, study literature