"CanLit" meaning in All languages combined

See CanLit on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} CanLit (uncountable)
  1. Abbreviation of Canadian literature; the body of written work considered to represent Canadian culture. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: Canadian literature (extra: the body of written work considered to represent Canadian culture)
    Sense id: en-CanLit-en-noun-S9AjJr~A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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