B1nounartseducation
US/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.tʃər/
UK/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.tʃə/
books, poems and plays, especially those thought to be of high quality
In context
She studied English literature at university and now works as a translator.
The Tale of Kieu is one of the greatest works of Vietnamese literature.
Before the trip, we read some travel literature about Laos.
Words that go with literature
adjective + noun
- English literatureHe is a teacher of English literature at a high school in Hanoi.
- classic literatureReading classic literature can improve your vocabulary.
- modern literatureThe course covers modern literature from Asia and Europe.
noun + preposition
- work of literatureMany people see it as a great work of literature.
noun + noun
- children's literatureShe writes about children's literature for a magazine.
verb + noun
- study literatureI want to study literature, but my parents prefer economics.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I like reading literatures.Correct: I like reading literature.