neoclassic

adjective neo·clas·sic \ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sik\

Definition of NEOCLASSIC

: of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in literature, music, art, or architecture

— neo·clas·si·cism \-ˈkla-sə-ˌsi-zəm\ noun

— neo·clas·si·cist \-sist\ noun or adjective

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neo·clas·sic or neo·clas·si·cal \-si-kəl\

1877

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