person of letters; literary person
Refers to someone engaged in literary pursuits, such as a writer, poet, or scholar of literature. Often used in historical or cultural contexts.
He is known as one of the leading literary figures of our time.
Many literary figures were active during the Edo period.
literati painting; Southern School painting
writers and artists; literati
Composed of 文 (literature, writing) and 人 (person). The term has been used historically to refer to individuals of literary and cultural refinement.