Lit (Noun)
Meaning
The humanistic study of a body of literature; "he took a course in Russian lit".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She majored in English lit, focusing on the works of 19th-century novelists.
- The professor's lecture on medieval lit was surprisingly engaging and informative.
- The university offered a wide range of courses in world lit, including Arabic and Chinese.
- Her passion for classic lit led her to pursue a career as a literary critic.
- The student's honors thesis was on the intersection of feminist theory and American lit.