Hellenism: Meaning and Definition of

Hel•len•ism

Pronunciation: (hel'u-niz"um), [key]
— n.
  1. ancient Greek culture or ideals.
  2. the imitation or adoption of ancient Greek language, thought, customs, art, etc.: the Hellenism of Alexandrian Jews.
  3. the characteristics of Greek culture, esp. after the time of Alexander the Great; civilization of the Hellenistic period.
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