Hellenism
Definitions
- Any of the characteristics of ancient Greek culture, civilization, principles and ideals, including humanism, reason, the pursuit of knowledge and the arts, moderation and civic responsibility.
- The national character or culture of Greece.
- The culture and civilization of the Hellenistic period.
- The admiration for and adoption of ancient Greek culture, ideas and civilization.
- A Greek idiom or turn of phrase.
- The modern-day revival of the polytheistic religious system of Ancient Greece.
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CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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