Meanings
nounclassical language (plural classical languages)
plural classical languages
- human sciencesAn ancient language that has an independent tradition that arose mostly on its own, and has a large and rich body of ancient literature.
Translations
Chinese Mandarin 古典語言 /古典语言
- 古典語言 /古典语言 (gǔdiǎn yǔyán)ancient language with a rich literary tradition
Finnish klassinen kieli
- klassinen kieliancient language with a rich literary tradition
French langue classique
- langue classiqueancient language with a rich literary tradition
Indonesian bahasa klasik
- bahasa klasikancient language with a rich literary tradition
Italian lingua classica
- lingua classicaancient language with a rich literary tradition
Polish język klasyczny
- język klasycznyancient language with a rich literary tradition
Portuguese língua clássica
- língua clássicaancient language with a rich literary tradition
Russian классический язык
- классический язык (klassičeskij jazyk)ancient language with a rich literary tradition
Spanish lengua clásica
- lengua clásicaancient language with a rich literary tradition
Swedish klassiskt språk
- klassiskt språkancient language with a rich literary tradition
Tamil செம்மொழி
- செம்மொழி (cemmoḻi)ancient language with a rich literary tradition
Welsh iaith glasurol
- iaith glasurolancient language with a rich literary tradition
Cite this entry
APA
classical language. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/classical%20language
MLA
“classical language.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/classical%20language. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “classical language,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/classical%20language.
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