What does "classics" mean?

Synonym of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history etc.

What is a synonym for "classics"?

Common synonyms include: belles-lettres, classic, classical studies, erotica, kitsch, letters.

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Noun

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Synonym of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history etc. plural, plural-only
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plural of classic form-of, plural
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study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome wordnet

"I'd like to spend my holidays reading history books or classics."

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