Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Hellenism

Hellenism , noun

[Greek {not transcribed}: compare French Hellénisme.]

1.
A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism. — Addison
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.