letters
Britishnoun
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literary knowledge, ability, or learning
a man of letters
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literary culture in general
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an official title, degree, etc, indicated by an abbreviation
letters after one's name
Example Sentences
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So it’s the words, it’s letters and numbers.”
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
In recent months, chatter tore through town and headlines hit the Cowboy State Daily news site as residents received letters from the county about the man camp.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"I have phoned umpteen times, I've emailed, I have written letters of complaint," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Now, the large Radio Korea sign in big, white block letters is gone, with just a shadow of an imprint.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
When Time runs an article about Joey’s arrival in Louisiana, more than four thousand letters flood the offices of Carville to celebrate her arrival.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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