1. Study of the literary works, languages, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome
   "She majored in classics, specializing in Latin literature"

1. A creation of the highest excellence
   "The novel is considered a classic of American literature"
    
2. A major, long-standing sporting event
   "The Wimbledon tennis tournament is considered a classic in the sport"

Type of: creation, literary study

Encyclopedia: Classics, Volume 9