littérateur
noun/ˌlɪtəræˈtɜː(r)/
/ˌlɪtərəˈtɜːr/
(from French) used especially in Indian English- a person who is interested in and knows about literature
- A number of journalists and eminent littérateurs were present at the conference.
Word OriginEarly 19th century: French.Want to learn more?
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