hellenist
See also: Hellenist
Dutch
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Ancient Greek ἑλληνιστής (hellēnistḗs). Helleen is attested considerably later.
Pronunciation
editNoun
edithellenist m (plural hellenisten)
- (historical, Judaism) A Helleniser, a Hellenised Jew, a Hellenist (ancient Jew who had adopted Ancient Greek customs). [from early 18th c.]
- (historical) A Hellenist (one of any non-Greek people who had adopted Ancient Greek customs).