1. to make Greek in character, language, or culture; to adopt or spread Greek customs, ideas, or ways
Usage: present participle of hellenize; often used in historical contexts, especially regarding the spread of Greek culture in the ancient world

Examples

• The conquests of Alexander the Great were instrumental in hellenizing the Near East and Egypt.
• Hellenizing influences transformed the art and architecture of the eastern Mediterranean.
• Many local populations resisted hellenizing efforts and maintained their traditional customs.
• The process of hellenizing spread the Greek language throughout the Hellenistic kingdoms.
• Scholars study how hellenizing affected religious practices in conquered territories.