Meaning Of The Word Genre

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What's The Definition Of Genre?

genre
countable noun: A genre is a particular type of literature, painting, music, film, or other art form which people consider as a class because it has special characteristics.

genre in American English
a kind, or type, as of works of literature, art, etc.
designating or of a type of book, film, etc. which is distinguished by subject, theme, or style, as science fiction, mystery, etc.
adjective: of or pertaining to genre
noun: a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique, or the like

genre in British English
noun: kind, category, or sort, esp of literary or artistic work

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