Panhellenic

American  

[pan-huh-len-ik, -lee-nik] / ˌpæn həˈlɛn ɪk, -ˈli nɪk /

Or panhellenic

adjective

1. of or relating to all Greeks or to Panhellenism.

2. of, relating to, or noting collegiate fraternities and sororities.

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Panhellenic British  

/ ˌpænhɛˈlɛnɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to all the Greeks, all Greece, or Panhellenism

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Etymology

Origin of Panhellenic

First recorded in 1840–50; pan- + Hellenic

Example Sentences

The ban will be in effect “until the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Executive Councils feel that an adequate and actionable plan has been implemented,” the order said.

From Seattle Times

The suspension applies to all organizations affiliated with the College Park campus’ Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council, which represent 21 fraternities and 16 sororities, respectively.

From Seattle Times

Dabney Duncan, president of the University of Georgia Panhellenic Council, urged people to speak up about possible dangers to prevent further losses, referring to Georgia’s bulldog mascot.

From Seattle Times

Last month, she submitted a one-minute video introducing herself to the 19 chapters of the University of Alabama Panhellenic Association.

From Los Angeles Times

The policy mirrors those of the 25 other sororities in the National Panhellenic Conference, the umbrella organization for sororities in the U.S. and Canada, according to the Kappa Kappa Gamma filing.

From Seattle Times