litterateur

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is learned in literature, particularly in the writing of it.

• noun

  An individual who is well-versed in literature and writing.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌlɪtəɹəˈtʊɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with litterateur
latter , matter

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Variants

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litterateur , litterateurs

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Etymology

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From French, meaning 'man of letters'

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Trivia

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1. The French Academy was founded in 1635 to promote and preserve the French language and literature.

2. Voltaire, a famous French litterateur, wrote over 20,000 letters in his lifetime.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intellectual: A person who has a high level of knowledge and learning, particularly in the fields of literature, philosophy, and the arts.

2. Literary figure: A person who is well-known for their contributions to literature.

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Culture

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In literature, a litterateur is often depicted as a sophisticated and erudite figure. In French literature, the term has been used to describe writers such as Voltaire and Rousseau. In the context of the French Academy, a litterateur is a member who is recognized for their contributions to French literature.

How to Memorize "litterateur"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a quill pen and writing in a book. Imagine a library filled with books and scholars deep in thought.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a scholar or a writer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym LIT-terateur to remember the definition: 'L'iterary, 'I'ndividual 'T'hought 'T'railblazer 'A'nd 'E'rudite 'U'scholar 'R'eader'

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