classicist
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/ˈklæsɪsɪst/
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/ˈklæsɪsɪst/
A person who studies ancient Greek or Latin languages and literature.
As a classicist, she spent her days deciphering ancient texts.
A person who admires and follows the principles of classical art or literature.
The classicist argued that modern art lacks the elegance and harmony of classical works.