Hellenist
Americannoun
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a person, especially in ancient times, adopting Greek speech, ideas, or customs.
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a person who admires or studies Greek civilization.
noun
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Also called: Hellenizer. (in the Hellenistic world) a non-Greek, esp a Jew, who adopted Greek culture
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a student of the Greek civilization or language
Etymology
Origin of Hellenist
From the Greek word Hellēnistḗs, dating back to 1605–15. See Hellene, -ist
Example Sentences
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The Hasmonean state, originally a bulwark against Greek dominance, eventually declined into a petty Hellenist tyranny barely distinguishable from other military-political entities in the Middle East at the time.
From Slate • Nov. 28, 2013
In short, it was a rare combination of things most despised by the Hellenist Julian.
From Time Magazine Archive
Wilde knew that, he knew everything, in addition to being a thorough Hellenist.
From Oscar Wilde An Idler's Impression by Saltus, Edgar
Paisley folk should know that an Aberdonian Hellenist has put some of Tannahill's verses into Greek.
From Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland by Holmes, Daniel Turner
But to infer that he is a Hellenist, to whom the matter had all the charm of novelty, would be very precarious.
From The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews by Edwards, Thomas Charles
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