Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A category or type of art, music, literature, or film that has its own specific style or form.
Genre
/ˈʒɒnrə/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
Science fiction is my favorite literary genre.
Jazz is considered a versatile and expressive music genre.
The film redefined the genre of romantic comedies.
Etymology:
The word genre comes from the French term for kind or sort, borrowed in the late 18th century. It originally stems from the Latin word genus which means a class or kind.
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