Meanings of classical philology in English

There were branches of classical philology in which the Renaissance was backward.

He studied classical philology, art history, and Romance philology, obtaining his doctorate in 1852, and became a widely respected authority on literature.

It was rare the humble field of classical philology attracted worldwide media attention, but the press conference had turned out to be one such occasion.

1869 Appointed to the chair of classical philology at Basle University having been recommended by Ritschl.