Word of the Day: Littérateur

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

noun 1. A person who is interested in and knowledgeable about literature. "She considered herself a littérateur and enjoyed giving book recommendations." "As a littérateur, I like analyzing the written word." "Nancy described her brother as both a littérateur and a bibliophile." Ads help keep Word Daily free. French, early 19th century From Our Network Today's Top Product Picks on Sale Great finds, even better prices — grab them while they last! Browse Deals We've held on to the French spelling for this word describing a lover of literature, but it can be traced back further to Latin. In Latin, "littera" means "letter of the alphabet," but in the plural, "litterae" refers to literature or culture in general. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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