Classical Languages

noun the study of language in written historical sources; the study of ancient texts and their meanings

• The study of ancient texts and languages falls under the realm of philology.
• My friend is majoring in philology, which is basically the study of languages and literature.
• I never thought I would enjoy philology, but it's actually pretty interesting.
• In a way, philology is like solving a puzzle with words and meanings.

noun the study of Sanskrit language and literature

• Sanskritology is the study of the Sanskrit language and literature.
• I find Sanskritology to be a fascinating field of study.
• Some people think Sanskritology is just old language stuff.
• Exploring Sanskritology is like delving into the roots of ancient wisdom.