graecophile
/ˈɡriːkəˌfaɪl/
adjective
- Having or showing a love or strong interest in Greek culture, history, language, or art.
- His graecophile tendencies led him to decorate his home with classical Greek statues and pottery.
- She took a graecophile approach to her studies, focusing on ancient Greek architecture and democracy.
- The library's graecophile collection included rare editions of Greek plays and philosophy.
noun
- A person who loves or admires Greek culture, history, language, or art.
- As a dedicated graecophile, she spent her summer vacation visiting ancient ruins in Athens.
- The club was founded by a group of graecophiles who wanted to share their passion for Greek literature.
- My grandfather, a true graecophile, could recite passages from Homer in the original Greek.
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