Literature meaning

What does “literature” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“literature” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: creative writing of recognized artistic value.

literature

creative writing of recognized artistic value
the humanistic study of a body of literature
“he took a course in Russian lit”
Synonymslit
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”
the profession or art of a writer
“her place in literature is secure”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University