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Word: hellenism (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • The admiration for and adoption of ancient Greek culture, ideas and civilization.
  • The belief in and worship of the Greek gods.
  • 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 national character or culture of Greece.

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