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hellenism
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun hellenism has 1 sense
- hellenism(n = noun.cognition) Array - the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek civilization; Array is a kind of principle
Derived forms adjective hellenistic1, adjective hellenistical1
CIDE DICTIONARY
hellenism, n. [Gr. : cf. F. Hellénisme.].
- A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism. Addison. [1913 Webster]
- The type of character of the ancient Greeks, who aimed at culture, grace, and amenity, as the chief elements in human well-being and perfection. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hellenism, n.
1 Greek character or culture (esp. of ancient Greece).
2 the study or imitation of Greek culture.
1 Greek character or culture (esp. of ancient Greece).
2 the study or imitation of Greek culture.
Derivative
Hellenize v.tr. & intr. (also -ise). Hellenization n.
Etymology
Gk hellenismos f. hellenizo speak Greek, make Greek (as HELLENE)
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