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Webster 1913 Edition
Hellenism
Hel′len-ism
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F.
Hellénisme
.] 1.
A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism.
Addison.
2.
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Hellenism
HEL'LENISM
,Noun.
Definition 2024
Hellenism
Hellenism
English
Noun
Hellenism (countable and uncountable, plural Hellenisms)
- Any of the characteristics of ancient Greek culture, civilization, principles and ideals, including humanism, reason, the pursuit of knowledge and the arts, moderation and civic responsibility.
- The culture and civilization of the Hellenistic period.
- The admiration for and adoption of ancient Greek culture, ideas and civilization.
- The national character or culture of Greece.
- The belief in and worship of the Greek gods.
Related terms
- Hellas
- Hellen
- Hellene
- Hellenic
- Hellenisation or Hellenization
- Hellenise or Hellenize
- Helleniser or Hellenizer
- Hellenist
- Hellenistic
- Hellenistical
Translations
characteristics of ancient Greek culture
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culture and civilization of the Hellenistic period
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admiration for and adoption of Greek culture
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national character or culture of Greece
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belief in and worship of Greek gods
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