literature meaning and definition

LITERATURE noun

Definition of 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"
   • synonyms: 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"