scholiast
/ˈskoʊliˌæst/
noun
- A person who writes explanatory notes or comments on ancient texts, especially classical Greek or Latin works.
- The scholiast added notes to the margins of the ancient play to explain its references.
- A scholiast from the Byzantine period commented on Aristotle's writings.
- Modern scholars rely on the work of ancient scholiasts to understand difficult passages.
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