Definition

A person who is knowledgeable about literature and often well-educated, typically used in the plural form.

Example

The literati gathered to discuss the latest trends in contemporary literature.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real literatus?

Not in person, but I’ve read about them in books.

They seem so knowledgeable about everything related to literature.

Yeah, I’d love to have a conversation with a literatus someday!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Literatus → It is derived from 'literare' (meaning to read or to write) and the suffix '-atus' (indicating a state or condition). The word 'literatus' refers to someone who is educated or learned, particularly in reading and writing.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'learned' or 'educated' — 'literare' relates to reading and writing, and '-atus' indicates a state of being. This helps you remember that 'literatus' describes a person who is well-educated.

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