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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A bundle of letters from a school in California, which were found a few years ago in an attic in Rhydyfelin near Pontypridd, show how the disaster touched people around the world.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Her son was still learning his numbers and letters.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“For Heaven’s sake,” he wrote to Congress, “be more assiduous in getting your letters here.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In the intervening weeks, he held interviews and wrote letters from his jail cell, denouncing slavery and captivating the country with his dedication and resolve.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
My brain always used to switch letters around when I tried to read and the whole thing made no sense.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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