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literature

The word “literature” has 4 syllables: lit-er-a-ture

It's pronounced as /ˈlɪt̬ɚətʃɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for literature?

In the thesaurus, “literature” has 10 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for literature along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for literature

  • belles-lettres
  • fiction
  • letters
  • literary works
  • nonfiction
  • poetry
  • prose
  • publications
  • writings
  • written works

Antonyms for literature

Meanings of literature

  • noun
    1. The body of all written works.
    2. The collected creative writing of a nation, people, group or culture.
    3. (usually preceded by the) All the papers, treatises etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject.
    4. Written fiction of a high standard.

Example Sentences

  • She is studying English literature at the university.
  • This library has an extensive collection of world literature.
  • The novel became a classic in American literature.
  • We discussed the themes of love and loss in Victorian literature.
  • He has published several papers in scientific literature.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to literature, such as: belles-lettres, fiction, folklore, ignorance, illiteracy, letters, literary works.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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