Hellenism

noun

Hel·​le·​nism ˈhe-lə-ˌni-zəm 

1

: grecism sense 1

2

: devotion to or imitation of ancient Greek thought, customs, or styles

3

: Greek civilization especially as modified in the Hellenistic period by influences from southwestern Asia

4

: a body of humanistic and classical ideals associated with ancient Greece and including reason, the pursuit of knowledge and the arts, moderation, civic responsibility, and bodily development

Examples of Hellenism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their mission is to promote Hellenism, education philanthropy, civic responsibility and family, and individual excellence. —Deena Lawley-Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2023

The Greek Revolution’ Review: Hellenism and Heroism Looking anew at the 19th-century struggle that set off a wave of nationalist movements. —Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1