Meaning & use
literature
Written works, especially those considered to have artistic or lasting value, such as novels, poetry, and plays.
See it in a sentence
She majored in English literature and wrote her thesis on Victorian novels.
The professor assigned a wide range of literature from different countries and eras.
A note on using this word
In academic writing, 'the literature' refers to published research on a topic, not novels or poetry.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Published material or research on a particular subject.
The scientific literature on the topic has grown rapidly over the last decade.
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