classical language

Noun

Meaning

classical language (plural classical languages)

(literature, linguistics) An ancient language that has an independent tradition that arose mostly on its own, and has a large and rich body of ancient literature.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

high-level language

Related terms

Classical Latin Classical Arabic Classical Chinese Classical Greek Classical Sanskrit Classical Armenian

Examples

In 2014, Odia was recognised by the Union government as a classical language. Source: Internet

Patra said, “Odia has been accorded classical language tag with the initiative of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Source: Internet

They corrected Medieval Latin out of existence no later than the 15th century and replaced it with more correct versions supported by the scholars of the rising universities, who attempted, by scholarship, to discover what the classical language had been. Source: Internet

Therefore, the curriculum was "toughened up" to emphasize classical language and mathematics in secondary schools, but defiance continued. Source: Internet

The various Modern Eastern Aramaic vernaculars have quite different pronunciations, and these sometimes influence how the classical language is pronounced, for example, in public prayer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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