1
: of or relating to all Greece or all the Greeks
2
: of or relating to the Greek-letter sororities or fraternities in American colleges and universities or to an association representing them

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Is fashion the point of the Olympics, the global, culture-defining athletic tournament that dates all the way back to the Panhellenic era? — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026 According to the housing webpage, students participating in Panhellenic recruitment, band, Jayhawk JumpStart, or ROTC do not need to submit an early arrival request. — Matthew Kelly july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Panhellenic was in 1847

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“Panhellenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Panhellenic. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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