Hel·le·nis·tic
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Definition of Hellenistic
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: of or relating to Greek history, culture, or art after Alexander the Great
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: of or relating to the Hellenists
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Hellenistically
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ˌhe-lə-ˈni-sti-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
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“Hellenistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hellenistic. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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