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Philology

Scope note

Use generally for the study of language and literature together. Use specifically for the study of language history, especially when involving the close analysis of literary texts in the context of cultural and political research.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054278

Equivalent Terms used

philological

Created

13yrs ago

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