Philological (adjective)

1. Of or relating to the study of language, literature, and the historical and cultural context in which they were produced.
2. Relating to or concerned with the study of language, its structure, history, and literary uses.

Origin:

From latin philologicus, from greek philologikos, from philologos 'lover of learning, student of literature'.

Examples:

1. The philological approach to Shakespeare's plays involves examining the language, cultural context, and historical influences of the works.
2. The philological department at the university offered courses in ancient languages, literature, and cultural studies.
3. The philological society was dedicated to advancing the study of language and its role in human culture.
4. The philological study of the Old Testament involved examination of the original texts and their historical and cultural context.
5. The philological examination of medieval texts revealed much about the language, culture, and beliefs of the time period.