classics

/K L AE1 S IH0 K S/
noun
  1. 1

    A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

  2. 2

    An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song.

  3. 3

    The author of such a work.

  4. 4

    A major, long-standing sporting event

  5. 5

    One learned in the literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; a student of classical literature.

noun
  1. 1

    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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