subliterature

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ literature.

Noun

subliterature (countable and uncountable, plural subliteratures)

1. (uncountable) Inferior literature, such as pulp fiction.

   horror subliterature

2. (sciences) A defined portion of an academic literature.

   a review of various subliteratures in the field

Related terms

• subliterary
• subliterate