hellenizer

/hɛlɪnˈaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who Hellenizes, especially a Jew who adopted Greek culture or language in the period following the conquests of Alexander the Great.

“The archaeologists discovered evidence of a hellenizer community in the ancient city.”

2. verb

to adopt or promote Greek culture or language, especially in the period following the conquests of Alexander the Great.

“The hellenizer movement had a profound impact on the cultural landscape of the region.”

Synonyms

  • Grecian
  • Hellenist

Antonyms

  • barbarizer
  • de-Grecian