Hellenism

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Hellenism \Hel"len*ism\, n. [Gr. ?: cf. F. Hell['e]nisme.]
     1. A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and
        construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism.
        --Addison.
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     2. The type of character of the ancient Greeks, who aimed at
        culture, grace, and amenity, as the chief elements in
        human well-being and perfection.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  Hellenism
       n : the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek
           civilization