Hellenist

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἑλληνιστής (hellēnistḗs, “somebody who speaks Greek”), from ἑλληνίζειν (hellēnízein, “to speak Greek, to behave like a Greek, to become Greek, hellenize”) (infinitive of ἑλληνίζω (hellēnízō)), from Ἕλλην (Héllēn, “Greek”). === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈhɛl.ɪ.nɪst/, /ˈhɛl.ə.nɪst/ === Noun === Hellenist (plural Hellenists) A specialist in the study of Greek language, literature, culture, or history, or an admirer of the Greek culture and civilization. A person who adopted the Greek customs, language and culture during the Hellenistic period, especially a Hellenized Jew. A non-Greek follower and practitioner of Hellenic religion (aka Hellenism) ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====