homerist

/ˈhoʊmərɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who specializes in the study of Homer, especially in relation to the ancient Greek epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.

“The professor was a renowned homerist, known for his in-depth analysis of the Iliad.”

Synonyms

  • classical scholar
  • classicist

Antonyms

  • contemporary scholar
  • modernist