greekism

/ˈɡriːkɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a characteristic, feature, or aspect of Greek culture, language, or tradition.

“The use of the Greek alphabet in the logo is a perfect example of greekism.”

2. noun

a term used to describe something that imitates or is reminiscent of ancient Greece or Greek culture.

“The film’s depiction of a utopian society was criticized for being a romanticized greekism.”

Synonyms

  • classicism
  • hellenism

Antonyms

  • barbarism
  • orientalism