1. People who admire, support, or advocate for Greek culture, language, or political independence, especially during the Greek War of Independence in the 1820s.
Usage: Plural form of philhellenist; Often used in historical contexts referring to 19th-century European and American supporters of Greek independence

Examples

• Many European philhellenists donated money and volunteers to support Greece's struggle for independence from Ottoman rule.
• The philhellenists of the Romantic era were inspired by ancient Greek ideals of democracy and philosophy.
• Lord Byron was one of the most famous philhellenists of his time, fighting and dying for the Greek cause.
• Philhellenists in Britain organized fundraising campaigns to aid Greek revolutionaries in the 1820s.
• The movement of philhellenists helped bring international attention to the Greek independence movement.