A person who studies, advocates for, or specializes in Gothic art, architecture, or culture.
From Gothic (relating to the Goths or medieval Gothic style) + -ist (one who practices or believes in). The Gothic architectural revival became popular in the 18th century, creating demand for specialized scholars.
The 18th-century Gothic Revival created an entirely new class of scholars—gothicists—who loved towers and pointed arches so much they made careers out of studying them. It's like how video games created the word 'speedrunner'—new cultural phenomena literally invent new job titles.
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