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Classical Studies

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

The study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history, etc., sometimes inclusive of the study of the ancient Mediterranean generally.

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Usage: uncountable

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10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 古典學 /古典学 (gǔdiǎnxué) — study
  • Finnish: antiikintutkimus — study
  • French: lettres classiques — study
  • German: Altertumswissenschaft — study
  • German: Altertumswissenschaften — study
  • Hungarian: ókortudomány — study
  • Italian: lettere classiche — study
  • Italian: lettere antiche — study
  • Polish: filologia klasyczna — study
  • Turkish: klasik çalışmalar — study