HELLENISTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Hellenistic mean? 

• HELLENISTIC (adjective)
  The adjective HELLENISTIC has 1 sense:

1. relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization

  Familiarity information: HELLENISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HELLENISTIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

Hellenic; Hellenistic; Hellenistical

Pertainym:

Hellenism (the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek civilization)

Derivation:

Hellenism (the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek civilization)

 Context examples 

Ancient Greek astrologers (from the Hellenistic period) wrote that Saturn was in its joy in the twelfth house—a superb place to host Saturn because your concentration would be so superbly strong, and you would be highly productive.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)