Noun
Classical Studies (uncountable)
Alternative form of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history etc.
classical studies (uncountable)
The study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history, etc., sometimes inclusive of the study of the ancient Mediterranean generally.
I do not know what meaning classical studies could have for our time if they were not untimely-that is to say, acting counter to our time and thereby acting on our time and, let us hope, for the benefit of a time to come. Friedrich Nietzsche