Hel·le·nism
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Definition of Hellenism
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: grecism sense 1
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: devotion to or imitation of ancient Greek thought, customs, or styles
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: Greek civilization especially as modified in the Hellenistic period by influences from southwestern Asia
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: a body of humanistic and classical ideals associated with ancient Greece and including reason, the pursuit of knowledge and the arts, moderation, civic responsibility, and bodily development
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“Hellenism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hellenism. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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