1. influenced by or adapted to Greek culture, language, or customs
Usage: historical

1. past tense of hellenize: to make Greek in character or to adopt Greek ways
Usage: historical

Examples

• The hellenized cities of Asia Minor blended Greek and local traditions.
• Many conquered peoples became hellenized after Alexander’s campaigns.
• The hellenized Jews adopted Greek names and customs.
• Roman elites were heavily hellenized in their education and art.
• Alexander hellenized much of the ancient world through his conquests.
• The local population gradually hellenized over several generations.
• Hellenized architecture featured Greek columns and designs.