Belonging to or associated with the first or highest class, especially in literature; accepted as of the highest rank; serving as a standard, model, or guide.Pertaining to or having the characteristics of ancient Greece or Rome, especially of their literature and art; specifically, relating to places associated with the ancient Greek and Latin writers.Hence Relating to localities associated with great modern authors, or with great historical events: as, classic Stratford; classic Hastings.In accordance with the canons of Greek and Roman art: as, a classic profile.Same as classical, 5.n. An author of the first rank; a writer whose style is pure and correct, and whose works serve as a standard or model; primarily and specifically, a Greek or Roman author of this character, but also a writer of like character in any nation.n. A literary production of the first class or rank; specifically, in the plural, the literature of ancient Greece and Rome.n. One versed in the classics.