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Definition of comparative literature noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

comparative literature

noun

/kəmˌpærətɪv ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/

/kəmˌperətɪv ˈlɪtrətʃər/,

/kəmˌperətɪv ˈlɪtrətʃʊr/

[uncountable]

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an area of study that involves reading and comparing books from different parts of the world
- She studied comparative literature with a focus on English, German and Iranian authors.
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