Phrase guide

classical language

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An ancient language that has an independent tradition that arose mostly on its own, and has a large and rich body of ancient literature.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, literature, media, publishing, sciences

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 古典語言 /古典语言 (gǔdiǎn yǔyán) — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Finnish: klassinen kieli — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • French: langue classique — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Indonesian: bahasa klasik — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Italian: lingua classica — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Khmer: តន្តិភាសា (dɑntephiəsaa) — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Polish: język klasyczny — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Portuguese: língua clássica — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Russian: классический язык (klassičeskij jazyk) — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Spanish: lengua clásica — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Swedish: klassiskt språk — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Tamil: செம்மொழி (cemmoḻi) — ancient language with a rich literary tradition
  • Welsh: iaith glasurol — ancient language with a rich literary tradition