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MLA Style

/ˈɛmˌɛlˈeɪ staɪl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A set of guidelines for writing and documenting scholarly work in the humanities, particularly in literature and language studies.

    "When writing her thesis, she adhered strictly to MLA Style to ensure proper citation of her sources."
  2. 2

    A specific format for citing sources and structuring papers, commonly used in academic writing.

    "The professor required all students to submit their essays in MLA Style to maintain consistency."

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The term 'MLA Style' derives from the Modern Language Association, which was founded in 1883. The style guide was developed to standardize the formatting and citation of scholarly writing in the humanities, particularly in literature and language studies.

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