Classics

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Classics
n. study of the history of ancient Greece and Rome (such as language, literature, art)
 
classic
n. creation that serves as an example to be followed (outstanding piece of art, excellent book, etc.); something worth remembering; something traditional

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Classics
Classics (also Classical Studies) Tradegy study of the languagesliteraturelawsphilosophyhistoryartarchaeology and other material culture of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; especially during Classical Antiquity (ca. BCE 600 – AD 600). Traditionally, the study of Classical literature (Greek and Roman) was the principal study of the humanities.

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classics

Noun
1. study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
(hypernym) literary study

 
classic

Noun
1. a creation of the highest excellence
(hypernym) creation
2. an artist who has created classic works
(hypernym) artist, creative person

Adjective
1. characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions
(similar) classical
2. adhering to established standards and principles; "a classic proof"
(similar) standard


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classic
n. klasické dílo; klasika; klasická filologie

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classic
Rzecz. dzieło klasyki; filologia klasyczna