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Hellenic (Adjective)

Relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization.

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The Parthenon in Athens is one of the most famous examples of Hellenic architecture.
Hellenic ideals of beauty and proportion influenced art and design for centuries.
The philosopher Plato was a key figure in Hellenic thought and culture.
The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece as a Hellenic festival in honor of Zeus.
Hellenic mythology is filled with stories of gods and goddesses with human-like flaws and weaknesses.

Of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language; "Greek mythology"; "a Grecian robe".

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The Hellenic Republic is the official name of Greece in the Greek language.
The museum's collection of Hellenic artifacts includes pottery, sculpture, and jewelry from ancient Greece.
The Hellenic tradition of philosophy has had a profound impact on Western thought.
The architecture of the building is a blend of Hellenic and Roman styles.
The Hellenic language has contributed many words to the English language, especially in fields such as science and philosophy.