CLASSICIST

classicist

(noun) an artistic person who adheres to classicism

classicist, classical scholar

(noun) a student of ancient Greek and Latin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

classicist (plural classicists)

A classical scholar, especially one who studies ancient Greek and Latin language and culture.

A follower of classicism.

Source: Wiktionary


Clas"si*cist, n.

Definition: One learned in the classics; an advocate for the classics.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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