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Genre vs Niche - What's the difference?

genre | niche |

As a noun genre

is .

As a verb niche is

.

genre

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.
    • The still-life has been a popular genre in painting since the 17th century.
    The computer game Half-Life redefined the first-person shooter genre .

    Synonyms

    * kind * type * class * See also

    Derived terms

    * subgenre * literary genre * film genre * dramatic genre * theatrical genre

    Related terms

    * genre fiction * gender * general * generate * genus

    Anagrams

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    niche

    English

    (wikipedia niche)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
    • "Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed." --Evelyn.
  • (biology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
  • (by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
  • An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.

    • Synonyms

    * (position of opportunity) specialty, specialization,

    Derived terms

    * fundamental niche * niche market

    See also

    *

    Verb

  • To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
  • * 2002 , Frederick Betz, Executive Strategy (page 92)
    • Product differentiation will be mostly limited to market niching and fashion.

    Anagrams

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