1. a person who studies or is an expert in classical literature, languages, or culture, especially ancient Greek and Roman
Usage: academic
2. a person who follows or advocates classical principles in art, literature, or music

Examples

• The classicist translated ancient Greek poetry for modern readers.
• As a renowned classicist, she specialized in Roman history and literature.
• The university hired a new classicist to teach Latin and Greek courses.
• He was a strict classicist who believed in traditional artistic forms.
• The classicist argued against experimental approaches to sculpture.
• Many classicists oppose radical changes to established literary conventions.