literature
noun(lit-er-a-ture)
the humanistic study of a body of literature
literature
noun(lit-er-a-ture)
creative writing of recognized artistic value
literature
noun(lit-er-a-ture)
published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
Examples:
The technical literature.
One aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature.
literature
noun(lit-er-a-ture)
the profession or art of a writer
Examples:
Her place in literature is secure.