noun
- plural of hellenization; the process of adopting or spreading Greek language, culture, customs, or civilization
Usage: often used in historical contexts, especially regarding the spread of Greek culture in the ancient Mediterranean and Near East
Examples
- The hellenizations of the Near East under Alexander the Great transformed local societies.
- Scholars study the hellenizations that occurred in Egypt after the Ptolemaic conquest.
- The hellenizations of Asia Minor introduced Greek philosophy and art to diverse populations.
- Ancient cities underwent hellenizations as Greek settlers and merchants arrived.
- The hellenizations of the region left lasting impacts on language and religion.