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classicist
noun clas·si·cist \-sist\
: an expert in ancient Greek and Roman language, literature, art, architecture, or culture
: someone who prefers a traditional and usually graceful and simple style in art, literature, music, architecture, etc. : a person who favors classicism
Full Definition of CLASSICIST
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: an advocate or follower of classicism
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First Known Use of CLASSICIST
1830
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