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Graecism

Pronunciation: /ˈgriːsɪz(ə)m, ˈgrʌɪ-/

(also Grecism)
Definition of Graecism

noun

  • a Greek idiom or grammatical feature, especially as imitated in another language.
  • [mass noun] the Greek spirit, style, or mode of expression, especially as imitated in a work of art.

Derivatives

Graecize

(also Graecise) verb

Origin:

late 16th century: from French grécisme or medieval Latin Graecismus, from Graecus (see Greek)

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Definition of Graecism in the US English dictionary

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