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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Polytonic|�λλην (Hellen) "Greek", "luminary, bright", from prefix Polytonic|�λ (hel) "sun, bright, shiny". (See helios "sun", electron "amber", etc.). In Greek mythology Polytonic|�λλην, whom the Polytonic|�λληνε� (Hellenes) "Greeks" were named after,
was the son of Polytonic|�ε�καλί�ν (Deucalion) and Polytonic|Π�ῤῥα (Pyrrha).
Noun
en-noun|es
- An inhabitant, resident, or a person of descent from Hellas, "Greece".
- Another word for Hellene.
Derived terms
Hellene
Hellenic
Hellenisation or Hellenization
Hellenise or Hellenize
Helleniser or Hellenizer
Hellenism
Hellenist
Hellenistic
Hellenistical
Related terms
Hellas
Helladic
Translations
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Greek: �λλην (Hellen), �λληνα� (Hellenas)
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