Definition
graecize
verb
- to make Greek in character, style, or language; to adopt or imitate Greek customs, ideas, or forms
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often capitalized as Graecize; historical and literary usage
Examples
- The Romans began to graecize their culture after contact with Greek city-states.
- Scholars graecized Latin texts by incorporating Greek philosophical concepts.
- The artist chose to graecize the design by adding classical Greek motifs.
- Eastern kingdoms graecized their institutions following Alexander's conquests.
- Medieval scribes would graecize certain words to lend them greater authority.