Hellenic: meaning, definitions and examples
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Hellenic
[ hɛˈlɛnɪk ]
cultural identity
Hellenic refers to anything related to Greece, especially its culture, history, and people. It is often used to describe ancient Greek civilization and its contributions to art, philosophy, and democracy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Hellenic culture has greatly influenced Western civilization.
- Hellenic studies explore the language and literature of ancient Greece.
- The Hellenic Republic is the official name of modern Greece.
Translations
Translations of the word "Hellenic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 helénico
🇮🇳 हेलेनिक
🇩🇪 hellenisch
🇮🇩 Hellenik
🇺🇦 елліністичний
🇵🇱 hellenistyczny
🇯🇵 ヘレニック
🇫🇷 hellénique
🇪🇸 helénico
🇹🇷 Helenik
🇰🇷 헬레니크
🇸🇦 هيليني
🇨🇿 hellenický
🇸🇰 hellenický
🇨🇳 希腊的
🇸🇮 helenski
🇮🇸 hellenískur
🇰🇿 геллендік
🇬🇪 ჰელენური
🇦🇿 hellenik
🇲🇽 helénico
Etymology
The term 'Hellenic' stems from the ancient Greek word 'Hellen,' which historically referred to a person from Greece. The word is rooted in the Greek mythology where Hellen was regarded as the progenitor of the Hellenes (the Greeks). 'Hellenic' is used to embody the cultural, historical, and linguistic heritage of Greece, distinguishing it from other cultures. The use of 'Hellenic' emphasizes the continuity and connection of modern Greeks to their ancient predecessors. Over time, 'Hellenic' became a term widely used not only in academic contexts, such as literature and history, but also in contemporary discourse regarding national identity and cultural pride in Greece.