Hellene

Origin

From Ancient Greek Ἕλλην (Hellēn, "Greek"), most probably a derivation of Ἑλλοί or Σελλοί, the Greek inhabitants of the area around the sanctuary of Dodona (Δωδώνη), itself of Pre-Greek substrate origin.

Robert S. P. Beekes, Greek etymological dictionary

. In Greek mythology Ἕλλην, whom the Ἕλληνες (Hellēnes, "Greeks") were named after, was the son of Δευκαλίων and Πύῤῥα.

Full definition of Hellene

Noun

1. a Greek, especially an ancient Greek

Derived terms

• Hellen
• Hellenic
• Hellenisation or Hellenization
• Hellenise or Hellenize
• Helleniser or Hellenizer
• Hellenism
• Hellenist
• Hellenistic
• Hellenistical

Related terms

• Hellas
• Helladic