Meaning of the word genre in English

What does genre mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

genre

US /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

UK /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

Example:

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My favorite music genre is classical.

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The film belongs to the horror genre.

Synonym:

category class type kind sort

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