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literary in Malay

sastera

UK/ˈlɪt.(ə.)ɹə.ɹi//ˈlɪt.əˌɹɛɹ.i/

literary in Malay: sastera. In English, literary means relating to literature.

Malay words for literary

relating to literature
sastera

English meaning of literary

  1. adjective Relating to literature.
  2. adjective Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.
  3. adjective Knowledgeable of literature or writing.
  4. adjective Appropriate to literature rather than everyday writing.

Full definition of literary

literary in a sentence

  • literary conversation

Synonyms of literary

literary in other languages

Questions about literary in Malay

What is the meaning of literary in Malay?
Literary in Malay is sastera.
Apakah maksud literary dalam bahasa Melayu?
Literary: sastera.
What does literary mean in English?
Literary means relating to literature.

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