Hellene
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”), most probably a derivation of Ἑλλοί (Helloí) or Σελλοί (Selloí), the Greek inhabitants of the area around the sanctuary of Dodona (Δωδώνη (Dōdṓnē)).[1] In Greek mythology Ἕλλην (Héllēn), whom the Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”) were named after, was the son of Δευκαλίων (Deukalíōn) and Πύρρα (Púrrha).
Noun
editHellene (plural Hellenes)
- A Greek, especially an Ancient Greek.
Derived terms
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editTranslations
edita Greek — see also Greek
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References
edit- ^ Robert S. P. Beekes, Greek etymological dictionary
German
editPronunciation
editNoun
editHellene m (weak, genitive Hellenen, plural Hellenen, feminine Hellenin)
- Hellene (person)