philhellenic

9.9

Having strong love for Greece, its people, and its culture

adjective
/ˌfɪl.həˈlɛn.ɪk/

: filófilo

His philhellenic interests led him to study ancient Greek literature and philosophy.

Examples

She decorated her home in a distinctly philhellenic style, with statues and columns evoking ancient Greece.
She is philhellenic!
During the 19th century, philhellenic societies were established across Europe to support Greek independence.
Her philhellenic views are evident in her art.
Many artists and writers display a philhellenic admiration for ancient Greek philosophy and literature.
The university's philhellenic society hosts events celebrating Greek traditions and culture.
Her philhellenic spirit was evident in her decision to study ancient Greek history.

Synonyms

Graecophilic

vsphilhellenic

9.9

Showing a strong love for Greek people, culture or things

is the same adjectival idea phrased more generally

philhellene

vsphilhellenic

9.9

Showing strong admiration for Greece and its culture

is the same admiration described as an adjectival quality

Graecophile

vsphilhellenic

9.9

Having a strong admiration for Greek people or culture

is the same sense but presented as an adjectival description

Surface Forms

philhellenic positive

Morphology

philhellenic = Hellenic (semi-transparent) = phil + hellenic

Built from the combining form 'phil-' (love) + 'Hellenic' (relating to Greece); the meaning is compositional but relies on a learned Greek combining form and a formal adjective that may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

The word philhellenic comes from Greek parts philo- meaning 'loving' and Hellenic meaning 'Greek', like the philo- in philosophy. So a philhellenic person or thing shows a strong love for Greece, its people, or its culture.