nonfiction
noun/nɑnˈfɪkʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,977 most common English word
Meaning
prose writing that is based on real events, people, and facts rather than imaginary ones.
Example sentence
She spent the afternoon reading nonfiction about ancient civilizations.
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