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GENRE

a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content

The meaning of the word genre is a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

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sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
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orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
poreto gaze intently
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
flutedhaving or marked by grooves