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Hel´len|iz´er — Hel|len|ize «HEHL uh nyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. to make Greek in form or character: »The priests of the Temple…had become Hellenized and thus completely alienated from the ordinary people (Hans Küng). –v.i. to use or imitate the Greek… … Useful english dictionary
Hel|len — «HEHL uhn», noun. a king of Thessaly, legendary ancestor of the Hellenes … Useful english dictionary
Hel´len|is´ti|cal|ly — Hel|len|is|tic «HEHL uh NIHS tihk», adjective. 1. of or having to do with Greek history, language, and culture after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C., when foreign elements modified ancient Greek characteristics. 2. of or having to do … Useful english dictionary
Hel´len|is´ti|cal — Hel|len|is|tic «HEHL uh NIHS tihk», adjective. 1. of or having to do with Greek history, language, and culture after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C., when foreign elements modified ancient Greek characteristics. 2. of or having to do … Useful english dictionary
Hel|len|is|tic — «HEHL uh NIHS tihk», adjective. 1. of or having to do with Greek history, language, and culture after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C., when foreign elements modified ancient Greek characteristics. 2. of or having to do with the… … Useful english dictionary
Hel´len|i|za´tion — Hel|len|ize «HEHL uh nyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. to make Greek in form or character: »The priests of the Temple…had become Hellenized and thus completely alienated from the ordinary people (Hans Küng). –v.i. to use or imitate the Greek… … Useful english dictionary
Hel|len|ize — «HEHL uh nyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. to make Greek in form or character: »The priests of the Temple…had become Hellenized and thus completely alienated from the ordinary people (Hans Küng). –v.i. to use or imitate the Greek language, ideals,… … Useful english dictionary
Hel|len|ism — «HEHL uh nihz uhm», noun. 1. ancient Greek culture or ideals; the national character or spirit of the ancient Greeks. 2. the adoption or imitation of Greek speech, ideals, or customs. 3. an idiom or expression peculiar to the Greek language.… … Useful english dictionary
Hel|len|ist — «HEHL uh nihst», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a scholar skilled in the ancient Greek language, literature, and culture. 2. a person who uses or imitates Greek language, ideals, or customs, especially a Jew who after the conquests of Alexander the… … Useful english dictionary
Hel·len·ic — /hɛˈlɛnık/ adj : of or relating to ancient Greek culture … Useful english dictionary
