A person who loves or admires Greek culture, language, or civilization.
From 'Graeco-' (Greek) combined with '-phil' from Greek 'philos' meaning 'lover of.' The term emerged in the 18th century to describe enthusiasts of classical Greek learning.
Thomas Jefferson was a graecophil who designed his home Monticello based on a Greek temple, filled it with Greek texts, and insisted the founding documents reflect Greek democratic ideals.
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