SINCE 1828
Hellenism
noun
Hel·le·nism
| \ ˈhe-lə-ˌni-zəm
\
\
Definition of Hellenism
1
: grecism sense 1
2
: devotion to or imitation of ancient Greek thought, customs, or styles
3
: Greek civilization especially as modified in the Hellenistic period by influences from southwestern Asia
4
: 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
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on Hellenism
What made you want to look up Hellenism? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Finance Words Quiz
-
- The etymology of mortgage is related most closely to which two words?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share Hellenism
Resources for Hellenism