Literature Definition & Meaning

literature
noun
  1. creative writing of recognized artistic value
  2. the humanistic study of a body of literature; "he took a course in Russian lit"
  3. published writings in a particular style on a particular subject; "the technical literature"; "one aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature"
  4. the profession or art of a writer; "her place in literature is secure"

"Literature" in song lyrics

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  • "Rap music, a form of literature"
    Above the Law — Freedom of Speech
  • "You know the signature, the Celph titled literature"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled — Chrome Depot Freestyle
  • "A predator with the literature"
    Binary Star f/ J.U.I.C.E. — The KGB

Usage tips for "literature"

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