classical language

noun

classical language

noun
1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Media, Publishing, Sciences An ancient language that has an independent tradition that arose mostly on its own, and has a large and rich body of ancient literature.

Related terms
Classical Arabic, Classical Armenian, Classical Chinese, Classical Greek, Classical Japanese, Classical Latin, Classical Nahuatl, Classical Sanskrit, Classical Syriac, Classical Tupi

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