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a person who studies or is an expert in the classics, especially in classical literature or art
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The classicist studied ancient Greek and Roman literature extensively.
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My friend is a total classicist - she loves everything from that time period.
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I didn't know you were such a classicist, always talking about the old stuff.
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In a world of modern trends, she stood out like a classicist in a sea of pop culture.