Greco-Roman
Americanadjective
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of or having both Greek and Roman characteristics.
the Greco-Roman influence.
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pertaining to or designating a style of the fine arts developed in Rome or the Roman Empire from the middle of the 1st century b.c. to the early 4th century a.d., chiefly characterized by an apparent indebtedness to Greek forms or motifs modified by technological innovation, monumental scale, the combination of symbolic with narrative treatment of subject matter, and an emphasis on the commemorative aspect of a work of art.
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The style blends Iranian, Greco-Roman, Germanic and Asian influences into a coherent visual language whose motifs persist even as meanings alter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
"This research teaches us about magic rituals in the Greco-Roman period in Egypt," Van Oppen said.
From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2024
We will still update you on all the stories of the day, but if it's wall-to-wall Greco-Roman Wrestling you’re looking for, then Discovery+ will be the place to watch it.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024
Forty-four-year-old Aliaksandr Kikiniou advanced to the 77-kilogram finals in the Greco-Roman bracket by beating Benji Peak in the semifinals.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024
His special distinction as a speaker was not to deliver the full- bore, self-consciously Greco-Roman ornamentation of his predecessors.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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