hellenization

/ˌhɛlənɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of making something Greek in character, culture, or language, or the state of becoming Greek.
    • The spread of the Greek language was a key part of the Hellenization of the ancient Near East.
    • Historians study the Hellenization of Judea to understand the cultural conflicts of that era.
    • The Hellenization of the region began when Greek settlers established colonies along the coast.
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