epigraphists
/ɪˈpɪɡrəfɪsts/
noun
- Plural form of epigraphist; people who study or decipher ancient inscriptions.
- The conference brought together epigraphists from around the world to share their latest findings.
- Modern technology has helped epigraphists read inscriptions that were previously too worn to decipher.
- Epigraphists often collaborate with historians to understand the context of ancient texts.