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Graecophile (Noun)

Meaning

An admirer of Greece and everything Greek.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • A renowned classicist was a self-proclaimed graecophile who spent every summer in Athens studying ancient ruins.
  • As a graecophile, she filled her home with Greek artwork and artifacts collected from her many trips to the Mediterranean.
  • The young graecophile spent hours pouring over Homer's epics and practicing his ancient Greek language skills.
  • His graecophile tendencies were evident in his love of feta cheese and traditional Greek music, which he played on his bouzouki.
  • The Greek government rewarded the American graecophile for his philanthropic efforts in preserving ancient Greek cultural heritage.

Synonyms

  • Philhellene
  • Philhellenist

Hypernyms

  • Protagonist
  • Supporter
  • Booster
  • Admirer
  • Friend

Related Words

  • Graecophilic (adjective)
  • Graecophile (adjective)
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