hellenizing
/ˈhɛlənaɪzɪŋ/
verb
- The act of making something Greek in character, culture, or style.
- Hellenizing the local customs was a slow process under Greek rule.
- The museum is hellenizing its exhibits to match the new theme.
- They are hellenizing the town square with a statue of Athena.
adjective
- That makes something Greek in character or style.
- The hellenizing influence of Alexander's empire spread across Asia.
- Hellenizing art often includes motifs like laurel wreaths and amphorae.
- The hellenizing policies of the king changed the local language.