What does Hellenistic mean?

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ˌhɛl əˈnɪs tɪkhel·lenis·tic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Hellenic, Hellenistic, Hellenisticaladjective

    relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization

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  1. Hellenisticadjective

    Of or relating to the period of the Greek culture, history, or art after the death of Alexander the Great (323 B.C.) to the defeat of Cleopatra and Mark Antony by Octavian (31 B.C.)--though this end-point is often debated.

  2. Hellenisticadjective

    Of or relating to a Hellenist.

  3. Etymology: From hellenistisch, from Ἑλληνιστής, from Ἑλλάς; as if.

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  1. hellenistic

    Hellenistic refers to the period of history from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the emergence of the Roman Empire in 31 BC. This era is characterized by significant advancements in various fields such as philosophy, science, culture, art, and language, brought about by the spread of Greek influence throughout parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. It is also used generally to refer to any period or aspect characterized by the strong influence of Greek culture and civilization.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Hellenisticadjective

    alt. of Hellenistical

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hellenistic in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hellenistic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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    (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
    A askant
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