comp. lit.

A form of comparative literature — The academic field dealing with the study of literature and cultural expression across linguistic, cultural and national boundaries.

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Meanings

nouncomp. lit. (uncountable)

alternative comp lit · alternative CompLit · alternative complit

  1. abbreviationuncountableAbbreviation of comparative literature.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
comparative literature
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APA

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