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Litterateur

Noun

1. A well-educated and knowledgeable person who is highly skilled in literature and literary criticism.

Sample Sentence: The award-winning author is considered a prominent litterateur in the literary world.

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Noun

2. (Obsolete) A person engaged in the production or writing of literary works.

Sample Sentence: During the Renaissance, many famous poets and playwrights emerged as notable litterateurs.

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Noun

3. A literary critic or scholar who possesses deep knowledge of literary theories and history.

Sample Sentence: The litterateur elucidated the intricate symbolism present in the novel during the literary analysis session.

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Adjective

4. Referring to someone or something related to literature or literary pursuits.

Sample Sentence: The literary festival attracted renowned authors and litterateur enthusiasts.

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