Hellenist
noun
Hel·le·nist
ˈhe-lə-nist 
1
: a person living in Hellenistic times who was Greek in language, outlook, and way of life but was not Greek in ancestry
especially
: a hellenized Jew
2
: a specialist in the language or culture of ancient Greece
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His mother was a Hellenist and he was immersed in ancient Greek culture.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Hellenist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hellenist. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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