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Definition literature in British English

literature noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/
1

stories, poems, and plays, especially those that are considered to have value as art and not just entertainment

Example

great works of literature

Example

She is studying German language and literature.

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2

books or other printed information about a subject

Example

Police discovered racist literature in his home.

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Example

Recent literature on cancer emphasizes the importance of diet.

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Definition literature in British English