"arts and letters" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. The fine arts and literature, considered together. Tags: plural, plural-only
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  2. The fine arts, performing arts, and liberal arts, considered together. Tags: plural, plural-only Related terms: humane letters, fine arts, liberal arts, performing arts
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