Definitions

1. noun

A follower of the Greek culture and language, especially in the period of the Hellenistic age, or a person who imitates the culture, language, or customs of ancient Greece.

“The museum curator was a renowned hellenist, specializing in artifacts from the Hellenistic era.”

2. noun

A member of a group of scholars who sought to revive the ancient Greek language and culture in the Renaissance.

“The 16th-century humanist was a prominent hellenist, advocating for the study of Greek literature and philosophy.”

3. noun

A person who is enthusiastic about or is knowledgeable about modern Greece or the Hellenic culture.

“The hellenist tourist spent weeks exploring the ancient ruins and villages of rural Greece.”