What does hellenism mean?
Definitions for hellenism
ˈhɛl əˌnɪz əmhel·lenism
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Princeton's WordNet
Hellenismnoun
the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek civilization
Wiktionary
Hellenismnoun
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.
Hellenismnoun
The culture and civilization of the Hellenistic period.
Hellenismnoun
The admiration for and adoption of ancient Greek culture, ideas and civilization.
Hellenismnoun
The national character or culture of Greece.
Hellenismnoun
The belief in and worship of the Greek gods.
Etymology: Either via Hellenisme or or directly from Ἑλληνισμός, from Έλλην
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Hellenismnoun
An idiom of the Greek. Robert Ainsworth
Etymology: ἑλληνισμὸς.
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hellenism
Hellenism refers to the spread and influence of ancient Greek culture, ideas, philosophy, art, and political systems around the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, particularly following the conquests of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. This period extended well into the Roman Empire. The term can also refer to the appreciation and study of Greek culture, language, and history in modern times.
Webster Dictionary
Hellenismnoun
a phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism
Hellenismnoun
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
Etymology: [Gr. : cf. F. Hellnisme.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hellenism in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hellenism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- ஹெலனிசம்Tamil
- హెలెనిజంTelugu
- ลัทธิกรีกThai
- HelenizmTurkish
- chủ nghĩa bá quyềnVietnamese
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