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Hellenism
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism. Addison.
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.