Scholiast

Synonyms of scholiast

• commentator
• expositor
• annotator

Collocations of scholiast

ancient texts

Frequency: 70 %

The scholiast provided valuable insights into the ancient texts.

literary commentary

Frequency: 65 %

The scholiast's literary commentary enhanced the understanding of the text.

historical context

Frequency: 60 %

The scholiast's annotations shed light on the historical context of the work.

critical analysis

Frequency: 50 %

The scholiast's critical analysis deepened the readers' interpretation of the text.

scholarly research

Frequency: 45 %

The scholiast's scholarly research contributed to the academic understanding of the subject.

Idiomatic Expressions for scholiast

• Phrase: scholiast of the classics
  Meaning: someone who is knowledgeable or well-versed in classical literature or ancient texts
  Usage: She's considered the scholiast of the classics in our department, always able to provide insightful interpretations of Greek and Roman works.