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oligist


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who specializes in a particular field, especially in the field of ancient Greek studies.

    - "The oligist provided valuable insights into ancient Greek culture."
    - "John's dream was to become an oligist and study ancient Greek texts."

Variants
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oologies , oologist , oologists , oology
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'oligos,' meaning 'few,' and '-ist,' meaning 'one who specializes in.'


Trivia
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  1. The first known oligist was Thales of Miletus, who is considered the first philosopher in Western thought.

  2. The study of ancient Greek culture is also known as Hellenic studies or Classical studies.


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  1. Philologist: A person who studies literature and language, especially an ancient or historical language and literature.

  2. Classicist: A person who specializes in the study of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome.


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In ancient Greece, oligists were scholars who studied the works of the great philosophers and poets. They were often members of the aristocracy and were responsible for preserving and passing down Greek culture.

How to Memorize "oligist"

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    - Imagine a person sitting in a library surrounded by ancient Greek texts.
    - Visualize yourself as an oligist, studying and interpreting ancient Greek texts.

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    - Think of the word 'specialist' when you hear the word 'oligist'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create an acronym using the first letter of each word in 'Oligist: One Learning In-depth Greek Studies.'


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