SportsAugust 3, 2026

litterateur

li-tuh-ruh-TUR

Definition

A person who is interested in and knowledgeable about literature; a writer or critic known for their literary works or expertise.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'littérateur', which itself stems from the Latin 'litterator' meaning a teacher of reading and writing or a grammarian.

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