hellenism

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: Hel=len=ism

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.

Derivative

Hellenize v.tr. & intr. (also -ise). Hellenization n.

Etymology

Gk hellenismos f. hellenizo speak Greek, make Greek (as HELLENE)