How Do You Spell HELLENIZE?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛlənˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Hellenize (/ˈhɛlənaɪz/) is a verb that means to adopt Greek culture, customs or language. The word comes from the Greek term Hellēnizō, which literally means "to make Greek." The pronunciation of the first syllable "Hel" is similar to "hell" in English while the second syllable "le" is pronounced like "lena." The stress is on the "na" syllable. The last syllable "ize" is pronounced like "eyes" which is a common suffix in English indicating the conversion of something into a particular form or state.

HELLENIZE Meaning and Definition

1. To "Hellenize" is a verb that describes the act of assimilating, adopting, or imitating the culture, language, customs, or ideals of ancient Greece or ancient Greeks. This term is derived from the word "Hellen," an ethnonym for the ancient Greek people.

   When someone engages in the process of Hellenization, they often embrace various aspects of Greek civilization, either willingly or under external influence. This could entail the adoption of Greek language, literature, arts, architecture, philosophy, or religious beliefs. For instance, during Hellenistic period, numerous conquered societies incorporated the Greek language into their own, leading to the creation of a common lingua franca known as Koine Greek.

   Hellenization has had a significant impact on various societies throughout history. For instance, the Roman Empire, after its conquest of Greece, incorporated numerous aspects of Greek culture into its society, including literature, philosophy, and art. This Hellenistic influence was then transmitted to subsequent cultures during the Middle Ages.

   Furthermore, Hellenization can also refer to the process of imposing Greek customs or values onto conquered or assimilated territories. By promoting Greek ideals and institutions, conquerors aimed to create a sense of cohesion and unity within their newly acquired domains, often leading to the blending of Greek and local traditions.

   Overall, the term "Hellenize" denotes the act of adopting or assimilating Greek culture or values, whether voluntarily or as a result of external influence or conquest.

Common Misspellings for HELLENIZE

• Hellenien
• gellenize
• bellenize
• nellenize
• jellenize
• uellenize
• yellenize
• hwllenize
• hsllenize
• hdllenize
• hrllenize
• h4llenize
• h3llenize
• hellenijze
• helenize
• Hellanize
• pollenize
• hellenine
• Hellonize
• Helenise
• Ellenise
• mellonize
• mellunize
• Kellevine

Etymology of HELLENIZE

The word "Hellenize" is derived from the Greek word "Hellēnizō" (Ἑλληνίζω), which means "to speak Greek" or "to become Greek". It comes from the root word "Hellēn" (Ἕλλην), which refers to the ancient Greek people or their culture. In broader terms, "Hellenize" can also mean to adopt or incorporate Greek language, customs, or culture. The term is often used to describe the spread of Greek influence in areas outside Greece, particularly during the Hellenistic period.

Conjugate verb Hellenize

CONDITIONAL

I would Hellenize

you would Hellenize

he/she/it would Hellenize

we would Hellenize

they would Hellenize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be hellenizing

you would be hellenizing

he/she/it would be hellenizing

we would be hellenizing

they would be hellenizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have Hellenize

you would have Hellenize

he/she/it would have Hellenize

we would have Hellenize

they would have Hellenize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been hellenizing

you would have been hellenizing

he/she/it would have been hellenizing

we would have been hellenizing

they would have been hellenizing

FUTURE

I will hellenize

you will hellenize

he/she/it will hellenize

we will hellenize

they will hellenize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hellenizing

you will be hellenizing

he/she/it will be hellenizing

we will be hellenizing

they will be hellenizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hellenized

you will have hellenized

he/she/it will have hellenized

we will have hellenized

they will have hellenized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hellenizing

you will have been hellenizing

he/she/it will have been hellenizing

we will have been hellenizing

they will have been hellenizing

IMPERATIVE

you hellenize

we let´s hellenize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hellenize

PAST

I hellenized

you hellenized

he/she/it hellenized

we hellenized

they hellenized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hellenizing

you were hellenizing

he/she/it was hellenizing

we were hellenizing

they were hellenizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

hellenized

PAST PERFECT

I had hellenized

you had hellenized

he/she/it had hellenized

we had hellenized

they had hellenized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hellenizing

you had been hellenizing

he/she/it had been hellenizing

we had been hellenizing

they had been hellenizing

PRESENT

I hellenize

you hellenize

he/she/it hellenizes

we hellenize

they hellenize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hellenizing

you are hellenizing

he/she/it is hellenizing

we are hellenizing

they are hellenizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hellenizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hellenized

you have hellenized

he/she/it has hellenized

we have hellenized

they have hellenized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hellenizing

you have been hellenizing

he/she/it has been hellenizing

we have been hellenizing

they have been hellenizing

I would have Hellenized

we would have Hellenized

you would have Hellenized

he/she/it would have Hellenized

they would have Hellenized