Hellene
/ˈheliːn/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3National Identity
Refers to someone from Greece, connecting them to their national heritage.
She's a proud Hellene who celebrates traditional Greek festivals.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern Greek
Used more for historical or cultural contexts, rather than describing a modern Greek person.
The sculpture depicted an ancient Hellene in traditional garb.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
Can evoke images of Greece's historical achievements in arts and philosophy.
The Hellenes contributed much to early science and democracy.
Compare with
ByzantineGrecianHellenicHellenisticMediterranean
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