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classical studies

classical studies noun: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history, etc., sometimes inclusive of the study of the ancient Mediterranean generally.

Noun (1)

classical studies (uncountable)

  1. The study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history, etc., sometimes inclusive of the study of the ancient Mediterranean generally.
    Synonyms:
    classics, humanities

Noun (2) capitalized: Classical Studies

Classical Studies (uncountable)

  1. (alternative) Alternative form of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history etc.

Synonyms of classical studies

Forms of classical studies

alternative formClassical Studies

Questions about classical studies

What does classical studies mean?
Classical studies means the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history, etc., sometimes inclusive of the study of the ancient Mediterranean generally.
What part of speech is classical studies?
Classical studies is a noun.

Words near classical studies in the dictionary

  1. Classical Persian
  2. classical physics
  3. classical planet
  4. classical planets
  5. Classical Sanskrit
  6. classical studies
  7. Classical Syriac
  8. Classical Tagalog
  9. classical thermodynamics
  10. Classical Tibetan
  11. Classical Tupi

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