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Hellenism
['hɛlɪn`ɪzəm]
n. 希腊文, 希腊精神, 希腊



hellenism
[ noun ]
the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek civilization
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Hellenism \Hel"len*ism\, n. [Gr. ?: cf. F. Hell['e]nisme.]
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.