Letters (Noun)
Meaning 1
The literary culture; "this book shows American letters at its best".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The publication of her debut novel was a milestone in contemporary American letters.
- The professor's new biography sheds light on the contributions of lesser-known figures in 19th-century English letters.
- This collection of essays is a crucial addition to the ongoing conversation in queer letters.
- Her pioneering work in feminist literary theory has had a lasting impact on American letters.
- The anthology celebrates the rich diversity of voices in 20th-century African American letters.
Meaning 2
Scholarly attainment; "he is a man of letters".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.