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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
Hellenism
    n 1: the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek
         civilization

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Hellenism \Hel"len*ism\, n. [Gr. ?: cf. F. Hell['e]nisme.]
   1. A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and
      construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism.
      --Addison.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. The type of character of the ancient Greeks, who aimed at
      culture, grace, and amenity, as the chief elements in
      human well-being and perfection.
      [1913 Webster]

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