Hellene
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Etymology[edit]
From Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”), most probably a derivation of Ἑλλοί (Helloí) or Σελλοί (Selloí), the Greek inhabitants of the area around the sanctuary of Dodona (Δωδώνη (Dōdṓnē)).[1] In Greek mythology Ἕλλην (Héllēn), whom the Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”) were named after, was the son of Δευκαλίων (Deukalíōn) and Πύρρα (Púrrha).
Noun[edit]
Hellene (plural Hellenes)
- A Greek, especially an Ancient Greek.
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Translations[edit]
a Greek — see also Greek
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References[edit]
- ^ Robert S. P. Beekes, Greek etymological dictionary
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Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Hellene m (weak, genitive Hellenen, plural Hellenen, feminine Hellenin)
- Hellene (person)