Greco-Roman

adjective

¦grē(ˌ)kō,

re(- sometimes -rā(- +

: having characteristics that are partly Greek and partly Roman

specifically : having the characteristics of Roman art done under strong Greek influence

Word History

Etymology

Greco- + Roman

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