Latinist

[ lat-n-ist ]

noun

1. a specialist in Latin.

Latinist

/ ˈlætɪnɪst /

noun

1. a person who studies or is proficient in Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of Latinist¹

From the Medieval Latin word latīnista, dating back to 1530–40. See Latin, -ist

Example Sentences

But he had left school a good Latinist, and he soon acquired an extensive knowledge of Latin literature.

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But, Mr. Landor, you who are so noble a Latinist can never have the patience to instruct such a stumbling scholar.

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Not to mention the gift of an easy flowing eloquence that is exceptional at his age, he has become an excellent Latinist.

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Davie was a Latinist of decided ability, and he often employed himself in turning the odes of Horace into English.

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Schmoll is a Latinist of great learning, and, after Mommsen, the chief epigraphist of the world.

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