Hellenist

American  

[hel-uh-nist] / ˈhɛl ə nɪst /

noun

1. a person, especially in ancient times, adopting Greek speech, ideas, or customs.

2. a person who admires or studies Greek civilization.

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Hellenist British  

/ ˈhɛlɪnɪst /

noun

1. Also called: Hellenizer.  (in the Hellenistic world) a non-Greek, esp a Jew, who adopted Greek culture

2. a student of the Greek civilization or language

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Etymology

Origin of Hellenist

From the Greek word Hellēnistḗs, dating back to 1605–15. See Hellene, -ist

Example Sentences

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Hellenist

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

Although the Lycée Monge is specially devoted to scientific training, it has numbered among its pupils Charles Gounod the composer and Egger the Hellenist.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20. July, 1877. by Various

Richard Maule, in his day, and still by courtesy, a noted Hellenist, had come to a sure if secret conclusion concerning human life.

From Jane Oglander by Marie Belloc Lowndes

Dacier was a remarkable exception chiefly because she was the daughter and pupil of one Hellenist before becoming the wife of another.

From Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind by John Augustine Zahm