- Hellenize
- Hellenism ► NOUN 1) the national character or culture of Greece, especially ancient Greece. 2) the study or imitation of ancient Greek culture.DERIVATIVES Hellenist noun Hellenize (also Hellenise) verb.
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Hellenize
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Hellenize — Hel len*ize, v. t. [Gr. ?.] To give a Greek form or character to; to Grecize; as, to Hellenize a word. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hellenize — Hel len*ize, v. i. [Gr. ?.] To use the Greek language; to play the Greek; to Grecize. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hellenize — [hel′ən īz΄] vt., vi. Hellenized, Hellenizing [Gr Hellēnizein < Hellēnes, the Greeks] to make or become Greek or Hellenistic, as in customs, ideals, form, or language Hellenization n. Hellenizer n … English World dictionary
hellenize — verb ( nized; nizing) Usage: often capitalized Date: 1613 intransitive verb to become Greek or Hellenistic transitive verb to make Greek or Hellenistic in form or culture • hellenization noun, often capitalized … New Collegiate Dictionary
Hellenize — Hellenization, n. Hellenizer, n. /hel euh nuyz /, v., Hellenized, Hellenizing. v.t. 1. to make Greek in character. v.i. 2. to adopt Greek ideas or customs. Also, esp. Brit., Hellenise. [1605 15; < Gk Hellenízein to imitate the Greeks, speak Greek … Universalium
Hellenize — verb a) To use the language and culture of the ancient Greeks, to become Hellenistic. b) To make or become Greek in character, language, culture, or civilization. See Also: Hellas, Helladic, Hellen, Hellene, Hellenic, Hellenism … Wiktionary
hellenize — hel·le·nize … English syllables
Hellenize — Hel•len•ize [[t]ˈhɛl əˌnaɪz[/t]] v. ized, iz•ing 1) to make Greek in character 2) to adopt Greek ideas or customs • Etymology: 1605–15; < Gk Hel len•i•za′tion, n. Hel′len•iz er, n … From formal English to slang
hellenize — … Useful english dictionary
de-Hellenize — v., de Hellenized, de Hellenizing. * * * … Universalium
