Hellene
noun
A Greek person.
The ancient Hellenes were known for their impressive architecture.
Often appears as...
- ancient hellene
- modern hellene
noun
A follower of the Hellenistic religion or culture.
For the Hellenes in ancient times, the gods of Olympus were very important.
Often appears as...
- hellenic culture
- hellenic religion
noun
A Greek person.
The ancient Hellenes were known for their impressive architecture.
Often appears as...
- ancient hellene
- modern hellene
noun
A follower of the Hellenistic religion or culture.
For the Hellenes in ancient times, the gods of Olympus were very important.
Often appears as...
- hellenic culture
- hellenic religion
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.
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.
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
byzantinegrecianhellenichellenismmediterranean
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