Synonyms for literature

Synonyms for (noun) literature

Synonyms: literature

Definition: the profession or art of a writer

Usage: her place in literature is secure

Similar words: profession

Definition: an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)


Synonyms: lit, literature

Definition: the humanistic study of a body of literature

Usage: he took a course in Russian lit

Similar words: literary study

Definition: the humanistic study of literature


Synonyms: literature

Definition: creative writing of recognized artistic value

Similar words: piece of writing, writing, written material

Definition: the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)

Usage: the writing in her novels is excellent; that editorial was a fine piece of writing


Synonyms: literature

Definition: published writings in a particular style on a particular subject

Usage: the technical literature; one aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature

Similar words: piece of writing, writing, written material

Definition: the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)

Usage: the writing in her novels is excellent; that editorial was a fine piece of writing


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