littérateur

lit·tér·a·teur

also lit·ter·a·teur  (lĭt′ər-ə-tûr′, lĭt′rə-)

n.

One who is devoted to the study or writing of literature.

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[French, from Latin litterātor, critic, lettered person, from littera, letter; see letter.]

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littérateur

(ˌlɪtərəˈtɜː; French literatœr)

n

(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) an author, esp a professional writer

[C19: from French from Latin litterātor a grammarian]

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lit•té•ra•teur

also lit•te•ra•teur

(ˌlɪt ər əˈtɜr, -ˈtʊər)

n.

a literary person, esp. a writer of literary works.

[1800–10; < French literary person]

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littérateur

A French word meaning literary person, used for a professional writer.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

litterateur - a writer of literary works     essayist author, writer - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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