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Hellenism [ˈhɛlɪˌnɪzəm] n 1. (Historical Terms) the principles, ideals, and pursuits associated with classical Greek civilization 2. (Social Science / Peoples) (Historical Terms) the spirit or national character of the Greeks 3. (Historical Terms) conformity to, imitation of, or devotion to the culture of ancient Greece 4. (Historical Terms) the cosmopolitan civilization of the Hellenistic world Hellenism 1. the culture and ideals of the ancient Greeks. See also: Greece and Greeks2. the use of a Greek idiom in writing in another language. 3. the adoption or imitation of ancient Greek language, thought, art, or customs. — Hellenist, n. Ancient Greek culture and ideals. — Hellenist, n. See also: Antiquitythe forms and ideals of ancient Greek art. See also antiquity. See also: Art
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He found the essence of Hellenism expressed in a phrase which he took from Swift, 'Sweetness and Light,' interpreting Sweetness to mean the love of Beauty, material and spiritual, and Light, unbiased intelligence; and he urged that these forces be allowed to have the freest play. |
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