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hellenism

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A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism.

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The governing idea of Hellenism is spontaneity of consciousness that of Hebraism, strictness of conscience. Matthew Arnold

I'm a proud Greek. I carry my Hellenism like a badge of merit. Telly Savalas

The growing religious stigmatization of Hellenism had a chilling effect on Hellenic culture by the late 4th century. Source: Internet

Boatwright, 150 Most importantly, it linked appreciation of an idealized cultural Hellenism with loyalty to Rome and her Emperor. Source: Internet

Yet, Hellenism also embodied an ancestral dimension through aspects of Athenian literature that developed and influenced ideas of descent based on autochthony. Source: Internet

The Seleucid dynasty was determined to force the Jews to accept Hellenism. Source: Internet

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