Definition

A person who writes comments or explanations on a text, especially classical literature.

Example

The scholiast provided valuable insights into the works of ancient poets.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a scholiast?

I think so, aren’t they like ancient commentators on classical texts?

Exactly! They used to annotate the works of famous authors.

That’s really interesting; I’d love to read some of their notes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Scholiast** → It is formed from "scholiaste" (from Greek "scholiaste", meaning a commentator or annotator) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A scholiast is someone who provides commentary or annotations, particularly on classical texts.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'commentator' ('scholiaste') who provides insights or notes on a text, and remember that a scholiast is someone who annotates or explains.

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