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- [klas-uh-sist]
- /ˈklæs ə sɪst/
- /ˈklæs.ɪ.sɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klas-uh-sist]
- /ˈklæs ə sɪst/
Definitions of classicist word
- countable noun classicist A classicist is someone who studies the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy. 3
- countable noun classicist In the arts, especially in architecture, a classicist is someone who follows the principles of classicism in their work. 3
- noun classicist a student of ancient Latin and Greek 3
- noun classicist a person who advocates the study of ancient Latin and Greek 3
- noun classicist an adherent of classicism in literature or art 3
- noun classicist an advocate of the principles of classicism 3
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Origin of classicist
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; classic + -ist
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Parts of speech for Classicist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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classicist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
classicist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for classicist
noun classicist
- paleontologist — the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
- paleological — the study of antiquities.
- prehistory — human history in the period before recorded events, known mainly through archaeological discoveries, study, research, etc.; history of prehistoric humans.
- right wing — members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
Antonyms for classicist
noun classicist
- radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
- left wing — members of a liberal or radical political party, or those favoring extensive political reform.
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
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