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BLitt

BLitt

9.1
A degree in literature that a university gives to students
  • noun
  • /biːˈlɪt/
  • UK
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  • Completing a BLit can open many doors in the field of publishing.

Examples

  • He proudly displayed his BLit diploma on the wall of his office.

  • The highly controversial cover was done by artist Barry Blitt, who was satirizing the use of scare tactics and misinformation in the presidential election to derail Barack Obama's campaign.

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  • She earned her BLit after studying English literature for three years.

Synonyms

BA
vsBLitt
24 3.5

A first university degree in subjects like history or languages

is narrower, applying only to literature programs rather than all humanities
AB
vsBLitt
  • Specialized
4 4.6

A university degree for studying arts subjects like history or languages

is narrower, covering specifically literature rather than arts or sciences
baccalaureate
vsBLitt
3 8.4

A first degree given by a college or university after finishing studies

is specific to literature rather than any undergraduate degree
Bachelor of Literature
vsBLitt
5.2

A first university degree in the study of literature

has identical meaning but is a formal named degree title

How Advanced

doctorate
  • Specialized
58 7.0
BLitt
  • UK
9.1
diploma
149 2.8
certificate
307 2.7

Surface Forms

BLitt singular
BLitts plural

Etymology

BLitt is a short form for Bachelor of Letters. The word letters here means 'literature' or the study of books and writing. So a BLitt is a university degree for someone who studies literature.