scholiast

• Gelehrter, der erklärende Anmerkungen oder Kommentare zu einem Autor verfasst, besonders ein antiker Kommentator eines klassischen Autors.

A scholar who writes explanatory notes or commentaries on an author, especially an ancient commentator on a classical author.

1. Ancient commentatorC2formal

   A scholar who writes explanatory notes or commentaries on classical texts, especially ancient authors.

   Scholiast

   • The scholiast provided valuable insights into Homer's epics.
   • Many scholiasts worked on preserving the works of Greek playwrights.
   • The scholiast's notes helped modern scholars understand the original meaning.

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