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classicalist

[ ˈklæsɪkəlɪst ]

Noun

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study of classical art and literature

A classicalist is a person who specializes in the study of classical art and literature, particularly from ancient Greece and Rome. They are experts in understanding and analyzing the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of classical works.

Synonyms

classicist, scholar of classical studies.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
classicalist	Usually, it reflects a person deeply devoted to classical art, literature, and culture, but it's less commonly used and may confuse some people. Margaret has always been a passionate classicalist, never missing an exhibit on ancient Greek art. As a classicalist, John spends hours studying ancient Roman architecture.
classicist	Refers to someone who studies or appreciates the classical cultures of Greece and Rome. Often used in academic or intellectual contexts. Dr. Adams is a renowned classicist whose work on Homeric epics has been widely published. As a classicist, Lily has a deep understanding of Greek mythology and its influence on modern literature.
scholar of classical studies	Specifies an academic who formally studies the literature, philosophy, or history of ancient Greece and Rome. Generally used in an educational or research setting. Professor Roberts is a distinguished scholar of classical studies at the university. During the symposium, several scholars of classical studies presented their latest research on ancient Roman law.

Word

Description / Examples

classicalist

Usually, it reflects a person deeply devoted to classical art, literature, and culture, but it's less commonly used and may confuse some people.

Margaret has always been a passionate classicalist, never missing an exhibit on ancient Greek art.
As a classicalist, John spends hours studying ancient Roman architecture.

classicist

Refers to someone who studies or appreciates the classical cultures of Greece and Rome. Often used in academic or intellectual contexts.

Dr. Adams is a renowned classicist whose work on Homeric epics has been widely published.
As a classicist, Lily has a deep understanding of Greek mythology and its influence on modern literature.

scholar of classical studies

Specifies an academic who formally studies the literature, philosophy, or history of ancient Greece and Rome. Generally used in an educational or research setting.

Professor Roberts is a distinguished scholar of classical studies at the university.
During the symposium, several scholars of classical studies presented their latest research on ancient Roman law.

Examples of usage

The classicalist gave a lecture on the influence of Greek mythology on Renaissance art.
As a classicalist, she spent years studying the works of Plato and Aristotle.
The classicalist's research focused on the impact of Roman architecture on modern design.

Translations

Translations of the word "classicalist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clássico

🇮🇳 शास्त्रीयतावादी

🇩🇪 Klassizist

🇮🇩 klasik

🇺🇦 класичний

🇵🇱 klasycysta

🇯🇵 古典主義者

🇫🇷 classique

🇪🇸 clásico

🇹🇷 klasik

🇰🇷 고전주의자

🇸🇦 كلاسيكي

🇨🇿 klasik

🇸🇰 klasik

🇨🇳 古典主义者

🇸🇮 klasik

🇮🇸 klassískur

🇰🇿 классик

🇬🇪 კლასიცისტი

🇦🇿 klassik

🇲🇽 clásico

Etymology

The term 'classicalist' emerged in the 19th century to describe scholars and experts who dedicated their work to the study of classical art and literature. It reflects the enduring influence of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations on Western culture and intellectual thought. The field of classical studies continues to evolve, with classicalists exploring new interpretations and perspectives on the classical world.