hellenistic
/ˌhɛlɪˈnɪstɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the period of Greek history and culture from the death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) to the rise of the Roman Empire (31 BCE), characterized by the spread of Greek influence across the Mediterranean and Near East.
- Hellenistic art often showed more emotion and movement than earlier Greek art.
- She is writing a paper on Hellenistic philosophy, especially Stoicism and Epicureanism.
- The Hellenistic period saw the construction of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Relating to the blend of Greek and Eastern cultures that occurred during that period.
- The Hellenistic city of Pergamon had a famous library and altar.
- The sculpture shows a Hellenistic style with Egyptian influences.
- Hellenistic rulers often adopted local customs while promoting Greek language.