classical studies

ˈklæsɪkəl ˈstʌdiz

Definition

Definition of classical studies - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

history

TECH.

academic field focused on ancient Mediterranean civilizations

TECH.

Classical studies explore the history of ancient Rome.
She majored in classical studies at university.
Classical studies often include Greek and Latin languages.

ancient history

classics

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Expressions with classical

classical music

traditional genre of music emphasizing formal styles and structures

Classical music often includes works by composers like Bach and Mozart.

classical ballet

traditional ballet style with precise, graceful movements

She trained in classical ballet from a young age.

classical guitarist

person skilled in playing classical guitar

She is a renowned classical guitarist known for her technical proficiency.

classical style

traditional style in literature or fashion

Her writing reflects a classical style.

classical mythology

myths from ancient Greek and Roman cultures

Classical mythology includes stories of Zeus and Hercules.

classical chess

traditional form of chess with standard time controls

He prefers classical chess over blitz or rapid formats.

Terms with classical studies included in their meaning

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academicism

classical studies

doctrines of Plato's academy especially skeptical views

literae humaniores

education

undergraduate course focused on classical studies

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French:études classiques, ...
German:Klassische Studien, ...
Italian:studi classici, ...
Spanish:estudios clásicos, ...
Portuguese:estudos clássicos, ...
Chinese:古典学, ...
Japanese:古典学, ...
Arabic:الدراسات الكلاسيكية, ...
Hebrew:לִמּוּדִים קְלָסִיִּים, ...
Russian:классические исследования, ...
Ukrainian:класична філологія, ...
Hindi:शास्त्रीय अध्ययन, ...
Bengali:ক্লাসিক্যাল স্টাডিজ, ...
Catalan:estudis clàssics, ...
Czech:klasická studia, ...
Danish:klassiske studier, ...
Dutch:klassieke studies, ...
Greek:κλασικές σπουδές, ...
Hungarian:klasszika-filológia, ...
Khmer:មុខវិជ្ជាសិក្សាអរិយធម៌មេឌីទែរ៉ាណេបុរាណ, ...
Korean:고전학, ...
Persian:مطالعات کلاسیک, ...
Polish:studia klasyczne, ...
Portuguese (BR):estudos clássicos, ...
Romanian:studii clasice, ...
Swedish:klassiska studier, ...
Thai:การศึกษาคลาสสิก, ...
Turkish:klasik çalışmalar, ...
Vietnamese:nghiên cứu cổ điển, ...

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