All classicist synonyms
clas·si·cist
C c noun classicist
- paleontologist — the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
- 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.
- traditionalist — adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
- writer — a person engaged in writing books, articles, stories, etc., especially as an occupation or profession; an author or journalist.
- reactionary — of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.
- stick-in-the-mud — someone who avoids new activities, ideas, or attitudes; old fogy.
- diehard — a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- redneck — an uneducated white farm laborer, especially from the South.
- rightist — of or relating to conservative or reactionary political views; noting or characteristic of the political Right.
- preserver — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- obstructionist — a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress.
- tory — a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
- impressionist — a person who follows or adheres to the theories, methods, and practices of impressionism, especially in the fields of painting, music, or literature.
- romanticist — an adherent of romanticism in literature or art (contrasted with classicist).
- archaeologian — (archaic) An archaeologist.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- 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.
- unprogressive — 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.
- old guard — the imperial guard created in 1804 by Napoleon: it made the last French charge at Waterloo.
- conserve — If you conserve a supply of something, you use it carefully so that it lasts for a long time.
- conventionalist — conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste: conventional behavior.
- easy-listening — Also called easy listening. popular music having comparatively conventional, melodic qualities and hence having broad commercial appeal.
- silk-stocking — rich or luxurious in dress.
- standpat — standpatter.
- orthodox — of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.