hellenize
/ˈhɛləˌnaɪz/
verb
- To make Greek in form, character, or culture; to adopt or cause to adopt Greek ways.
- It took several generations to fully Hellenize the region's religious practices.
- The conquerors tried to Hellenize the local population by introducing Greek schools and customs.
- Many non-Greek cities chose to Hellenize their architecture to gain prestige.
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