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Definitions from the WebScholiastDefinition:A scholiast is a person who writes commentary or explanatory annotations, especially on literary or classical texts. Parts of Speech:Noun Senses:1. A person who writes commentary on literary or classical texts. 2. (Obsolete) A grammarian or commentator on ancient Greek or Latin texts. Usages:Popular Usage: The scholiast published an extensive commentary on the works of Shakespeare, providing insightful explanations of the playwright's intentions. The renowned literary scholiast was called upon to provide expert analysis and annotations for a newly discovered ancient manuscript. Local Usage: In our town's book club, Tom is known as the resident scholiast, always offering enlightening interpretations of the chosen novels. The university's Classics Department organized a lecture series featuring renowned scholiasts who discussed their research on ancient Greek writings. Sample Sentences:1. The scholiast's commentary clarified the difficult passages in the epic poem, making it more accessible to readers. 2. As a scholiast, her expertise in Greek and Latin allowed her to provide valuable insights into the works of ancient philosophers. 3. The literary conference invited several scholiasts to present their research on the author's lesser-known works. Related Products: | ||||
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