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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUomo di lettere
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈuomo di ˈlɛttere
"L'uomo di lettere ha scritto un saggio influente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is an accomplished writer or scholar, particularly in the field of literature.
"The man-of-letters was invited to speak at the literary festival." - 2
A term used to describe someone who engages in literary pursuits, often producing works of fiction, poetry, or essays.
"As a man-of-letters, he contributed significantly to the cultural discourse of his time."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'man-of-letters' originates from the French phrase 'homme de lettres', which dates back to the 18th century. It refers to a person who is well-versed in literature and the arts, often implying a scholarly or literary vocation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Man-of-Letters" is said worldwide
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Homme de lettres
Transliteration: ɔm də lɛtʁ
"L'homme de lettres a été invité à donner une conférence."
Literat
Transliteration: liˈteːʁat
"Der Literat wurde zu einer Lesung eingeladen."
Uomo di lettere
Transliteration: ˈuomo di ˈlɛttere
"L'uomo di lettere ha scritto un saggio influente."
Hombre de letras
Transliteration: ˈombre de ˈletɾas
"El hombre de letras fue reconocido por su obra."
Homem de letras
Transliteration: ˈɔmẽ dʒi ˈletɾɐs
"O homem de letras foi homenageado na cerimônia."
साहित्यकार
Transliteration: Sahityakar
"साहित्यकार को पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया।"
文学家
Transliteration: wénxuéjiā
"这位文学家在文化界享有盛誉。"
문학가
Transliteration: munhakga
"그 문학가는 많은 작품을 발표했다."
文人
Transliteration: Bunjin
"その文人は多くの詩を残した。"
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