neoclassical

adjective

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Wiktionary

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *nu Proto-Indo-European *néwos Proto-Hellenic *néwos Ancient Greek νέος (néos) Ancient Greek νεο- (neo-)der. English neo- English classical English neoclassical From neo- + classical.

Of pertaining to a style of architecture based on classical models, especially such a style of the 18th century.
Of or relating to various art styles, as in sculpture and ballet, inspired by older classical forms and conventions.
Being a recent construction based on older, classical elements.
“The English word "psychopathy" is a neoclassical compound from Ancient Greek roots.”
Of or relating to an approach that focuses on the determination of prices, outputs, and income distributions in markets through supply and demand.

noun

Ellipsis of neoclassical economist.
“As a result, the media and the public were clamoring for change, supporting the efforts of leading neoclassicals like Milton Friedman to overthrow their Keynesian overlords in the academy.”