Definition

1. Noun:
   • Admiration for Greece and the Greeks and Greek customs: A strong appreciation, support, or enthusiasm for Greek culture, history, and people.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • His extensive collection of ancient Greek art was a clear sign of his philhellenism.
  • The 19th-century wave of philhellenism in Europe inspired many to support the Greek struggle for independence.

Advanced Usage

• "Romantic philhellenism": Refers specifically to the admiration for Greece that flourished during the Romantic period, often linked to the idealization of ancient Greek democracy and art.
  • The poet's work was deeply influenced by Romantic philhellenism.

Variants and Related Words

• Philhellene (noun): A person who admires Greece and Greek culture; a supporter of Greece.
  • Lord Byron is one of the most famous philhellenes in history.
• Philhellenic (adjective): Characterized by or showing admiration for Greece.
  • He made a philhellenic gesture by funding the restoration of the temple.

Synonyms

• Grecomania: An intense, sometimes excessive, enthusiasm for Greek culture.
• Hellenophilia: A synonym for philhellenism, meaning love of Greek culture.

Related Phrases

(This word is a specific noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(This is a specialized term and is not typically used in common idioms.)

Noun

1. admiration for Greece and the Greeks and Greek customs