Hellenist

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhÉ›l.ɪ.nɪst/, /ˈhÉ›l.É™.nɪst/

Origin

From Ancient Greek ελληνιστής (hellenistes) "somebody who speaks Greek",

from ελληνίζειν (hellenizein) "to speak Greek, to make Greek, to become Greek, hellenize", from Ancient Greek Έλλην (Hellen) "Greek".

Full definition of Hellenist

Noun

1. A specialist in the study of Greek language, literature, culture, or history, or an admirer of the Greek culture and civilization.
2. A person who adopted the Greek customs, language and culture during the Hellenistic period, especially a Hellenized Jew.

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