Latinist noun. ['latɪnɪst] M16.
[medieval Latin latinista, formed as LATIN adjective & noun: see -IST. Cf. French latiniste.]
1. An expert in or student of Latin. Formerly also, a writer of Latin. M16.

2. A theologian of the Latin Church. M16.

■ Lati'nistic adjective pertaining to or characterized by Latinism; characteristic of a Latinist: E19.

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