phil·hel·lene (f l-h l  n ) also phil·hel·len·ist (-hl -nst)n. One who admires Greece or the Greeks. [Greek philell n : phil-, philo-, philo- + Helln, Greek.]phil hel·lenic (flh-lnk) adj.phil·hel len·ism n. |
philhellene [fɪlˈhɛliːn], philhellenist [fɪlˈhɛlɪnɪst]
n
1. a lover of Greece and Greek culture
2. (Historical Terms) European history a supporter of the cause of Greek national independence
philhellenic [ˌfɪlhɛˈliːnɪk] adj
philhellenism [fɪlˈhɛlɪˌnɪzəm] n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | philhellene - an admirer of Greece and everything Greek |
| Adj. | 1. | philhellene - characterized by a love of Greece and Grecian things; "the Philhellenic Society" |
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