Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Hellas
Noun
/ˈhɛləs/
Definition
An ancient Greek term referring to Greece itself, often used in historical or literary contexts.
Examples
- The influence of Hellas on Western civilization is profound.
- Many philosophers and artists of Hellas contributed vastly to human thought.
Meaning
Hellas is the name the ancient Greeks used for their homeland and is still used poetically or formally to refer to Greece today.
Synonyms
- Greece
- Hellenic Republic
- Land of the Hellenes
