1. the process of adopting or spreading Greek language, culture, customs, and civilization
Usage: often capitalized when referring to historical periods; commonly used in historical and cultural contexts

Examples

• The hellenization of the Near East followed Alexander the Great's conquests in the fourth century BCE.
• Greek merchants played a key role in the hellenization of Egypt during the Ptolemaic period.
• The hellenization process influenced local art, architecture, and religious practices across the Mediterranean.
• Scholars debate the extent of hellenization in different regions of the ancient world.
• The spread of the Greek language was a major aspect of hellenization in the Hellenistic Age.