Thesaurus: hellenism
A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism.
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Definitions
- n. A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism.
- n. 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.
- n. the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek civilization
- 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.
- n. the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek civilization