Graecizing

/ˈɡreɪ.saɪ.zɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of making something Greek in character or adopting Greek language and culture.

Etymology

Present participle of 'Graecize,' combining the Greek-derived root 'Graec-' with the English progressive suffix '-ing'.

Kelly Says

The participle form 'Graecizing' captures the ongoing process—for example, Egypt was still Graecizing for generations after Alexander's conquest, as Greek institutions gradually replaced Egyptian ones.

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