"classical studies" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} 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. Wikipedia link: classical studies Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Classical studies Synonyms: classics, humanities, Classical Studies Translations (study): 古典學 /古典学 (gǔdiǎnxué) (Chinese Mandarin), antiikintutkimus (Finnish), lettres classiques [feminine, plural] (French), Altertumswissenschaft [feminine] (German), Altertumswissenschaften [feminine, plural, singular] (German), lettere classiche [feminine, plural] (Italian), lettere antiche [feminine, plural] (Italian), klasik çalışmalar (Turkish)

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