hellenist

Hel·len·ist

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hel-uh-nist]
- /ˈhɛl ə nɪst/
- /ˈhe.lɪ.nɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hel-uh-nist]
- /ˈhɛl ə nɪst/

Definitions of hellenist word

noun hellenist a person, especially in ancient times, adopting Greek speech, ideas, or customs. 1
noun hellenist a person who admires or studies Greek civilization. 1
noun hellenist (in the Hellenistic world) a non-Greek, esp a Jew, who adopted Greek culture 0
noun hellenist a student of the Greek civilization or language 0
noun hellenist a non-Greek, esp. a Jew of the Hellenistic period, who adopted the Greek language, customs, etc. 0
noun hellenist a specialist in the study of the Classical Greek language and ancient Greek culture 0

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Origin of hellenist

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

From the Greek word Hellēnistḗs, dating back to 1605-15. See Hellene, -ist

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Parts of speech for Hellenist

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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hellenist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hellenist usage trend in Literature

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