latinist
/ˈlætɪnɪst/
noun
- A person who studies or is skilled in the Latin language and literature.
- She became a respected Latinist after years of studying classical texts.
- The university hired a Latinist to teach courses on Roman history and language.
- The famous Latinist translated ancient Roman poems for a modern audience.
- A person who uses or promotes Latin words and phrases, especially in writing or speech.
- Some critics called him a Latinist because his writing was full of classical references.
- The editor was a Latinist who preferred Latinate vocabulary over simpler words.
- As a dedicated Latinist, he always included Latin mottos in his speeches.
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