English
Hellenism
Hellenism may come from French hellénisme.
- Frenchc. 1600–presenthellénismeuncertain
- EnglishtodayHellenism
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history uncertain.
Lineage
- Frenchc. 1600–presenthellénismeuncertain
- EnglishtodayHellenism
Linked words
through Ancient Greek Ἕλλην ‘a Greek’
Today it means
noun Any of the characteristics of ancient Greek culture, religion, civilization, principles and ideals, including humanism, reason, the pursuit of knowledge and the arts, moderation and civic responsibility.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / French hellénisme / Hellenism