scholiast

[US]/ˈskɒliˌæst/
[UK]/ˈskoʊliˌæst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a commentator or annotator, especially on ancient texts; a scholar who writes scholarly commentary
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

ancient scholiast

scholiast commentary

scholiast notes

scholiast interpretation

scholiast analysis

scholiast tradition

medieval scholiast

scholiast text

scholiast role

scholiast work

Example Sentences

the scholiast provided valuable insights into the ancient text.

as a scholiast, he dedicated his life to interpreting classical literature.

the scholiast's notes were essential for understanding the author's intent.

many scholars consider him the foremost scholiast of his generation.

the scholiast analyzed the historical context of the poem.

her work as a scholiast has influenced modern interpretations of the text.

the scholiast's commentary was filled with references to other works.

in academia, being a scholiast requires extensive knowledge and research.

the scholiast's interpretations often sparked lively debates among scholars.

as a noted scholiast, he published several influential papers.

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