Classicist: meaning, definitions and examples

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classicist

[ ˈklæsɪsɪst ]

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study of classical antiquity

A classicist is a person who studies or is an expert in classical antiquity, particularly ancient Greek and Roman literature, culture, languages, and history.

Synonyms

academic, expert, scholar

Examples of usage

A classicist may specialize in the works of Homer or Virgil.
Many classicists work as professors in universities.
Her passion for ancient Greek architecture led her to pursue a career as a classicist.

Translations

Translations of the word "classicist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 classicista

🇮🇳 शास्त्रज्ञ

🇩🇪 Klassizist

🇮🇩 klasisis

🇺🇦 класик

🇵🇱 klasycysta

🇯🇵 古典主義者 (こてんしゅぎしゃ)

🇫🇷 classiste

🇪🇸 clasicista

🇹🇷 klasikçi

🇰🇷 고전주의자 (gojeonjuuija)

🇸🇦 كلاسيكي

🇨🇿 klasik

🇸🇰 klasicista

🇨🇳 古典主义者 (gǔdiǎn zhǔyì zhě)

🇸🇮 klasicist

🇮🇸 klassíkismaður

🇰🇿 классик

🇬🇪 კლასიცისტი

🇦🇿 klassikçi

🇲🇽 clasicista

Word origin

The term 'classicist' originated in the early 19th century and is derived from the Latin word 'classicus', meaning 'belonging to the highest class of Roman citizens'. The field of classicism has its roots in the Renaissance period, when interest in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations was revived.